Application Deadline: 03/13/2026
Salary: starting at $2,000 per month
A funded M.S. graduate research assistantship is available beginning August 2026 to support research on Texas crayfish ecology and conservation. This position is part of a larger project examining the distribution, habitat use, environmental tolerances, and population dynamics of imperiled Texas crayfish species.
The selected student will focus specifically on the population monitoring and mark–recapture component of two SGCN crayfish species. Responsibilities will include intensive field sampling, tagging and recapture efforts, demographic analyses, and interpretation of environmental drivers of population dynamics. Work will involve regular field travel across South Texas and substantial data analysis.
Funding and Duration
The assistantship provides $2,000/month (+ fringe benefits) for 24 months. A non-resident tuition waiver is available for out-of-state students (resident tuition and fees still apply).
Qualifications
Applicants should be comfortable working outdoors in challenging field conditions. Experience with aquatic ecology, crayfish, fisheries, or macroinvertebrate sampling is preferred but not required. Strong interest in quantitative ecology, conservation, or freshwater ecosystems is required.
Application Details
The position will remain open until filled, but full consideration will be given to applications received by March 13, 2026.
Please email the following as a single PDF to:
zachary.mitchell@tamuk.edu
Include:
• Cover letter describing research interests and experience
• Curriculum vitae or résumé
Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit my lab website (aqautic-ecology.org) to learn more about ongoing research and lab philosophy.
