I am always interested hearing from prospective students who wish to work in my lab. Currently, The Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at Tennessee State University grants a Masters of Science in five degree programs. Please visit the departmental website (http://www.tnstate.edu/agriculturalprograms/) for further information on the Department and Tennessee State University.

If you are interested working in my lab, please send the following information to wsutton@tnstate.edu: 1) A list of undergraduate coursework and GPA, 2) GRE scores, and 3) a 1-page writing sample discussing your research interests and future goals.

Positions Currently Available:

Graduate Assistantship: Herpetofaunal Responses to Forest Management and Restoration

Description : The Wildlife Ecology lab at Tennessee State University State announces the availability of a Master’s assistantship to begin in fall 2020. The student selected for the position will begin work on the project in May 2020 (with compensation) and will take the lead on a project evaluating the impacts of forest management and pine restoration on amphibians and reptiles in northwest Alabama. The student will oversee all aspects of the project, including project implementation, data collection and analysis, and manuscript preparation in partial fulfillment of the terminal degree. The successful applicant will be under primary advisement of Dr. William Sutton in the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Compensation : Full project support including tuition waiver and graduate stipend.

Qualifications : B.S. in wildlife ecology, ecology, zoology, environmental sciences, biological sciences, or related discipline, English fluency, and a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Desired Experience : Excellence in written and oral communication; considerable field experience with herpetofauna (venomous snakes in particular); willingness to learn advanced statistical analyses; maturity, responsibility and dedication to meticulous field work despite harsh, hot, and wet field conditions; and leadership in supervision of field technicians.

For Consideration : Please send the following (in PDF format as one file) via email to

wsutton@tnstate.edu: 1) cover letter expressing interest in and suitability for the position; 2) CV or resume describing relevant experience; 3) names and contact information for at least three references; 4) unofficial transcripts and undergraduate GPA; and 5) unofficial GRE scores. Please do not submit a formal application to the Department unless requested to do so. Applications will be accepted until 17 April 2020.

Tennessee State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities.

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