Funded Masters Graduate Assistantship at Humboldt State University in Aquatic Ecology (beginning August 2019)
The O’Dowd lab (https://environment.humboldt.edu/people/alison-odowd) at Humboldt State University seeks applications for highly motivated students interested in pursuing graduate studies in the Environmental Science & Management option of the Natural Resources Masters Program (http://www2.humboldt.edu/environment/programs/graduate-programs). Students with an interest in benthic macroinvertebrates, food webs, and the impacts of dam releases on food resources for juvenile salmonids are particularly encouraged to apply. BENEFITS • Student in-state tuition paid for 4 semesters while working on project. • Hourly wages for time spent working on project • Project-related expenses (travel to field sites, equipment, etc.) will be covered • Teaching assistantships are also available, which provide a stipend and tuition waiver (for California residents). ELIGIBILITY Strong applicants will have: - An undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Fisheries, Ecology or related field - An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above in all undergraduate coursework - Strong GRE scores (or planning to take the GRE soon) - University-level courses in ecology, fisheries, aquatic ecology and/or statistics - Demonstrated experience working in rivers and with associated field equipment - Ability to deal with adverse weather conditions (cold and wet) and long field days - Ability to drive regularly from Arcata to Weaverville area field sites (~195 miles round trip) - An interest in publishing research findings in a scientific journal HOW TO APPLY: To apply, send (as a single PDF) to alison.od...@humboldt.edu: (1) A brief letter of interest including background and research interests. Include which U.S. state you are a resident of. Describe specific experience: a. Conducting field work in rivers b. Sorting and identification of benthic macroinvertebrates (2) A resume/CV (including GPA) (3) Transcripts (unofficial is fine) (4) The names and contact information for three references Priority application deadline is January 15, 2018, but applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until a student is selected for the position. After initial screening, the student will be asked to submit a formal application through CalState apply (https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/graduate). Humboldt State University (HSU) is a comprehensive public university with world-class graduate programs in natural resource management, located on the North Coast of California; with access to mountains, beaches, and the largest old growth redwood forests in the world all nearby. Visit http://www.humboldt.edu/ for more information. Women and applicants from diverse backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.
