The Water Resources Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato is seeking a highly motivated and driven M.S. level graduate assistant to join our team starting Fall 2011. This thesis-based opportunity has considerable flexibility on the nature of the research; however, focus will be on fisheries ecology of juvenile and non-game fishes of the Minnesota River and its major tributaries. Research will include sampling of juvenile and non-game fishes in the various habitats of the central Minnesota River system. Significant water quality work has been ongoing in the basin and this project will strive to connect fish population status with ongoing watershed management efforts.
The assistantship is a combined teaching and research assistantship. During the academic years of 2011-2012 and 2012-2013, the successful applicant will assist with lab sections of various general biology courses, prepare to conduct seasonal research, and develop and complete a thesis. During the summer of 2012, funding will be provided for the student to work full-time on research. Funding for summer 2013 work is pending, but anticipated to be available. $15,000/year ($4,500 per semester and $6,000 per summer) plus 18 credits of tuition waiver during the academic years and full access to personal work space, lab resources, field equipment, biota tanks, etc... For additional information, or to express interest in the position, please contact Dr. Shannon J. Fisher, WRC Director and Associate Professor of Biology at [email protected]. If you are interested in being considered for the position, please send a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and three references via email to the email address above. Priority consideration will be given to letters of interest received by April 29.
