The student will work closely with the PI to continue our Diamondback Terrapin Head-Start Program by conducting nesting surveys, road-mortality surveys, egg incubation, and rearing of hatchlings. At a minimum, students should have a B.S. in Biology or related field, with an interest in conservation, ecology, herpetology, outreach, and environmental education. Experience with R, interest in statistics, and maintaining large databases would also be an asset. This position will come with a tuition waiver and be funded through a teaching assistantship during the semester and from grant monies over the winter and summer months.
Salary: starting at $18,000 per year
Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana
Application deadline: April 30, 2026
