Master's Level Research Assistantship
Master's Level Research Assistantship available at the Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL.

This assistantship will focus on the effects of pesticides on declining amphibian species in California. The thrust of the research will be on the effects of endosulfan and chlorpyrifos to the mountain yellow-legged frog and other species in a laboratory context.

There may be some opportunity to do limited field work in California. Qualified candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Zoology, Biology or related field; a 3.0 overall GPA or higher; and a combined analytical and verbal GRE score of at least 1100. Other factors for consideration include a sincere concern for the conservation of amphibians; experience in maintaining anuran tadpoles in captivity; and familiarity with basic concepts of contaminant ecology. Contact Dr. Don Sparling (dsparl@siu.edu) with letter of interest, transcripts and resume.

Salary: $1,460/month to start, tuition waived.

4-15-2008