Position Title: MS Graduate Research Assistantship in Ecophysiology of Fishes
Location: The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA We seek a highly motivated student to fill a MS assistantship in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at the Pennsylvania State University, starting August 2016. The successful applicant will investigate the effects of climate change (warming stream water temperatures) and nonnative species on brook trout physiology and behavior. Brook trout are a coldwater fish species and a species of conservation priority throughout their native range in the eastern US. As such, brook trout serve as an ideal model organism for understanding the response of to a changing climate and how climate change may mediate interactions between native and nonnative species. Qualifications: Qualifications include a BS degree in Ecology, Biology, Fisheries, Wildlife or a related field, a GPA of 3.0 or greater and competitive GRE scores. Additional information can be found at http://ecosystems.psu.edu/graduateprograms/wfs/masters. Applicants must be highly motivated, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and capable of working independently. The most qualified applicants will have experience performing laboratory research. To apply, email a cover letter describing research experience and interests, CV, transcripts, GRE scores, and contact information of three references to Dr. Michael Sheriff (mj...@psu.edu) or Dr. Tyler Wagner (tx...@psu.edu). Salary: Competitive stipend plus tuition coverage and benefits Closing Date: Open until filled -- Michael J Sheriff Assistant Professor, Mammalogy and Ecology Department of Ecosystem Science and Management Penn State University phone. 814 863-0135 http://michaeljsheriff.weebly.com
