*M.S. Research Assistantship – Stream restoration*
*Location: *Murray State University, Murray, KY. Department of
Biological Sciences.
*Responsibilities:* The student will examine the colonization and
recovery of a unique stream construction/restoration recently completed
in the tail-waters of Lake Cumberland, Kentucky. For more info see:
http://fw.ky.gov/Fish/Pages/Hatchery-Creek-Stream-and-Wetland-Restoration-Project.aspx
*Qualifications:* The candidate should have a strong interest in stream
ecology, fish ecology, and macroinvertebrate ecology/taxonomy with a
degree in ecology, biology, natural resources or related field. The
candidate should have good communication and writing skills, a strong
work ethic, and the desire to work under strenuous field conditions.
Experience with backpack electrofishing, snorkeling surveys, and
macroinvertebrate and fish taxonomy is a plus. Candidate must have min
GPA of 3.0/4.0 and composite GRE scores above 300.
*Salary (stipend):* $12,000/yr for 2 yrs and position will cover a)
housing if student chooses to live at Hancock Biological Field Station
and b) travel to professional meetings. Opportunities for teaching
assistantships are available as well as tuition waivers.
*Start Date: *Immediately
*Contacts: *Please send (via email) letter of interest, resume,
unofficial transcripts and GRE scores and contact information for three
references. The selected candidate will apply to the Watershed Studies
Institute at Murray State University for admission (To apply online
visit: http://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/ ).
The candidate will be advised by Dr. Michael Flinn.
*Inquiries and Materials should be sent to:*
Email: mflinn(at)murraystate.edu
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Michael B. Flinn PhD
Associate Professor
Graduate Coordinator
Biology Bldg 1112i
Department of Biological Sciences
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
mflinn(at)murraystate.edu
(off) 270.809.6051
(lab) 270.809.6052
(fax) 270.809.2788
