Graduate opportunities at the Marine Mammal Institute,
Cetacean Conservation and Genetic Laboratory,
Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State University

February 28, 2007

Two positions are available for graduate research with the Cetacean 
Conservation and Genetic Laboratory of the Marine Mammal Institute, Oregon 
State University, under supervision of Dr. C. Scott Baker. Successful 
applicants are expected to be based primarily at the Hatfield Marine Science 
Center, Newport, Oregon and enrolled in the graduate program at the Department 
of Fisheries and Wildlife.

Potential research topics include:
1. Genetic structure of humpback whale populations in the South Pacific (PhD)
2. Maternal fidelity and recruitment among humpback whales of Glacier Bay, 
Alaska (MSc)
3. Diversity of the Major Histocompatibility Complex in whales and dolphins 
(MSc or PhD)
4. Population dynamics of recovering and exploited whales (MSc or PhD)

Funding:
A graduate assistantship is available for a period of 1-2 years for each 
student, providing a tuition waiver and stipend of $19,000/year. Students are 
expected to find funding for completion of the program through grants or other 
fellowships. Students with independent funding are encouraged to apply.

Academic qualifications and conditions: 
An MSc degree in an appropriate subject is required for enrolment in the PhD 
program. 

Applications:
Make all application or expressions of interest by email to Debbie Steel 
(research assistant)     [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Applications must include a subject header: Graduate opportunities, CCGL-MMI

Applications must include a one page Statement of Interest, a CV (1-2 pages, 
including references for publications, conference presentations or technical 
reports), a copy of your academic record and GREs (unofficial) and names of two 
references (by email), including your current or past academic supervisor. 
References will be requested for a short list of applicants. Applicants should 
also visit the Hatfield Marine Science Center webpage and links to the 
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife: 
http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/programs.html#dept or contact Nancy Allen, head 
advisor for the Department, by email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Deadlines:
March 15, 2007 for expressions of interest. March 15, 2007, is also the normal 
deadline for applications to the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife for entry 
into Fall Semester, 2007, but late entries may be accepted for successful 
applicants.

Dr. C. Scott Baker
Associate Director, Marine Mammal Institute
Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State University
2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport OR 97365
Phone: 541-867-0255; Fax: 541-867-0345
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]


 


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