M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship in Herpetology and Ecology at West Texas A&M University 2026 

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M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship in Herpetology and Ecology at West Texas A&M University 2026: Overview

West Texas A&M University is offering two fully funded M.S. assistantship positions starting Spring 2026 for a field research project focused on the Western Massasauga Rattlesnake. Students will work on habitat selection, spatial ecology, and behavioral ecology, contributing to endangered species conservation in Texas.

Deadlines

• Priority review begins August 4, 2025

• Final deadline August 25, 202,,5 or until both positions are filled

Scholarship Categories

• Graduate Research Assistantship (M.S. Biology)

• Focus on herpetology, spatial ecology, behavioral ecology

M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship in Herpetology and Ecology at West Texas A&M University 2026: Eligibility Criteria

• B.S. in Biology, Wildlife Biology, Zoology, or related field

• Minimum 30 GPA in science courses (check WTAMU grad program for full requirements)

• Valid driver’s license

• Willingness to handle venomous snakes with training

• Must be committed to 25 to 3 years for degree and project

• Experience with R, GIS, and radiotelemetry is a plus

Documents Required

• Letter of interest

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial transcripts

• Contact info for three academic/professional references

Important Notes

• Fully funded position with no teaching responsibilities

• Annual stipend of 26159 to 27794 USD for six semesters

• Partial tuition waiver and medical insurance provided

• Fieldwork involves telemetry, accelerometry, videography, diet analysis

• Students will mentor technicians and interact with stakeholders

Application Process

• Combine all documents in a single PDF

• Send to Dr. Dylan Maag at dmaag@wtamu.edu

• Use subject line: MS MASSASAUGA APPLICATION