PhD or MS Assistantship: Fish Ecology Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources West Lafayette, IN, USA
Description: Graduate student (PhD or MS) assistantship available to participate in a study to evaluate fish utilization of spawning habitat in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron. Specifically, in collaboration with local, state (Michigan Departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality) and federal (USFWS, USGS) partners, the student will survey remnant reef habitat in inner Saginaw Bay. In addition, there may be opportunities to develop complementary studies, potentially including an integration of field studies, laboratory analyses, controlled experiments and/or quantitative modeling analyses. The selected individual will enroll in Purdue University's Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (www.ag.purdue.edu/fnr) in West Lafayette, IN. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a BS (for MS position) or MS (for PhD position) in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries Science, or related field; GPA of 3.2 or greater; and above average GRE scores (at least 50th percentile for quantitative and verbal; at least 4.0 for analytical writing). Salary: Assistantships include 12-month stipend, full tuition coverage, and insurance. Start date: January 2015 (although earlier start is possible) How to Apply: The positions will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please respond by 24-August-2014 and submit cover letter, CV, GRE scores (unofficial is fine), transcript (unofficial is fine), and names and contact numbers of three references to Tomas Höök ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; 765-496-6799; http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~thook). For more information please contact: Tomas Höök [email protected] Purdue University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. Tomas Höök 765-496-6799 http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~thook/
