Position Title: M.S. Assistantship – the Effects of Climate Change on Control of Sea Lamprey in the Great Lakes
Agency/location: Quantitative Fisheries Center, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University We seek an M.S. student, beginning in January 2019, to use modeling techniques (e.g., Bayesian belief networks, hierarchical modeling) to predict the cumulative effects of climate change and related uncertainties on control actions for invasive sea lamprey in the Great Lakes region. This project will incorporate environmental factors and management actions across multiple life stages to understand how climate change will influence managers’ ability to control this species, potentially among watersheds within the basin. The student will work with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, ecologists, biologists, managers, and sea lamprey control experts to gather and analyze relevant data, and will present results to various lake committees and relevant management agencies. Qualifications: B.S. in fisheries, environmental science, or a related field. Interest in fish ecology / population dynamics and natural resources management problems. Strongest applicants will have high GPA / GRE scores, a record of peer-reviewed publications, strong networking and social skills, and interest / experience in working with managers and stakeholders. Salary: $22,500 per year with tuition waiver. Closing date: Until filled Contact: Submit CV (including GPA and GRE scores) and a letter of application detailing background, accomplishments, skills, and career aspirations to Dr. Kelly Robinson (kfrob...@msu.edu).
