PhD Research Assistantship -- Salmonid Habitat Ecology in Alaska
Seeking to fill a PhD research assistantship that aims to understand landcover effects on juvenile salmon freshwater habitat and/or food web dynamics in the face of climate and landscape change.The project is a highly collaborative, team-based, research effort with university, agency, and NGO partners.Strong academic training and field experience in aquatic biology/ecology and/or fish ecology, GIS experience, basic understanding and interest in modeling, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, field experience and competence, and ability to work in team and individual settings are essential.Excellent writing and oral communication skills are also a must. Successful candidate will be required to successfully complete training in boat operation, gun/bear safety, and wilderness first aid and CPR.Project is based out of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and fieldwork will involve traveling to moderately remote field sites in southcentral Alaska during the field seasons (May-Sept). Position is funded for 4 years starting at $23/hr.Student has the option of obtaining their degree in either Fisheries or Biology. Send /via email/ a cover letter, resume, transcripts, GRE scores, and contact information of three references to: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Dr. Mark Wipfli USGS Alaska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Institute of Arctic Biology University of Alaska Fairbanks www.iab.uaf.edu/~mark_wipfli/ <http://www.iab.uaf.edu/%7Emark_wipfli/> To learn more about graduate studies at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, visit www.uaf.edu/gradsch.Position will remain open until filled, but the intent is to start fieldwork in June.
