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---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Stapp, Paul <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Date: Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 11:06 AM Subject: New M.S. student needed - URGENT To: <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Greetings! I am seeking a new M.S. student to begin in my lab in Fall 2019. I recently obtained funding to support a graduate student to work on a field project in summer 2019 – prior to formally starting in the M.S. program – examining the effects of herbivores on shrub encroachment in shortgrass steppe, and its consequences for wildlife species (small mammals and/or birds). This is part of a long-term field experiment in collaboration with the USDA-ARS, with field work based at the Semi-arid Grasslands Research Center (SGRC) in north-central Colorado. The exact details of the project may be tailored to meet the student’s interests, and the student would be expected to conduct a second season of field work at the SGRC in 2020. The student must be qualified for and willing to enter the M.S. in Biology program at California State University Fullerton https://www.fullerton.edu/biology/grads/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.fullerton.edu-252Fbiology-252Fgrads-252F-26data-3D02-257C01-257Cpstapp-2540fullerton.edu-257Cbc04878cd1bb4f6f529708d6962fbc48-257C82c0b871335f4b5c9ed0a4a23565a79b-257C0-257C0-257C636861529100039342-26sdata-3DFxy0aSm3wbQ5PDrUHyHHw1eDvvbS5xiJUX72I0OWNO0-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwMFAg&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=4Fkt4zmSmd3TDkLSK64t_Q&m=GkM0X0xCMvVtueJXpoaqFFUAiGwirz9B-1MAb3wSBSo&s=0qKxG0xBW6Ug3Vx6iE20mRSLSbFWbhRGjqTApGqwITQ&e=>, which has an application deadline of 15 MARCH 2019. Between May and August 2019, the student will be paid $15 per hour fulltime for up to 10 weeks in the field. Start dates can be somewhat flexible. REQUIRED: - Interest in an advanced degree in grassland ecology - Qualifications to be admitted to the M.S. Biology program at CSUF in Fall 2019 [degree in biology or a related field, GPA >3.0 (preferably >3.3), GRE scores) - Extensive field research experience (outside of college coursework) working independently in a remote setting, and a willingness to do so in northern Colorado - Be in good physical condition and be able to maintain a positive attitude living and working with others under unpredictable field conditions - Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive a 4WD vehicle DESIRED: - Previous field experience working with small mammals (or birds), and experience with or strong interest in the ecology of shrubs and prairie plants If interested, by 27 FEBRUARY 2019 please send a cover letter (in the body of an email to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) expressing your interest and highlighting your relevant experience, an up-to-date CV (as an email attachment), and the names and contact information of two references familiar with your previous field experience. Thank you, Dr. Paul Stapp Professor Department of Biological Science California State University Fullerton Fullerton, CA 92831 Office: (657) 278-2849 Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>