PhD and MS Assistantships: Fish and Aquatic Ecology Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
West Lafayette, IN, USA Description: Multiple graduate student (PhD and MS) assistantships available to participate in research projects exploring ecological dynamics of fish in Lake Michigan and inland lakes in Indiana. These projects involve an integration of field studies, laboratory analyses, controlled experiments and quantitative modeling analyses. Specific research topics include: 1) Recruitment and early life history dynamics: linking early life growth and survival of Lake Michigan fishes to physical processes 2) Intra-specific life history trait variation: inter-population variation of maturation schedules, growth rates, and egg characteristics of inland lake fishes in Indiana 3) Ecological effects of eutrophication: effects of nutrient loading and resulting hypoxia on fish behavior, growth, and survival in inland lakes in Indiana Selected individuals will enroll in Purdue University's Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (www.fnr.purdue.edu) 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: Exact start date is negotiable (can start sometime from April-August 2009). How to Apply: The positions will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please respond by 19-December-2009 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]; 765-496-6799; www.fnr.purdue.edu/faculty/hook/index.shtml). For more details please contact: Tomas Höök [EMAIL PROTECTED] Purdue University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. Tomas Höök http://www.fnr.purdue.edu/faculty/hook/index.shtml 765-496-6799
