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*Graduate Research Assistantships (Multiple Ph.D. & M.S. Positions)* *The Ohio State University - Aquatic Ecology Laboratory* *Research opportunities:* Several openings for M.S. and Ph.D. students to conduct fisheries ecology research in Lake Erie or Ohio reservoirs, using field, laboratory, and modeling approaches. General research topics include: 1) using a variety of techniques, including otolith microchemistry, to understand stock structure of Lake Erie fish populations; 2) understanding patterns and implications of seasonal movements of fish in Lake Erie; 3) incorporating watershed effects into our understanding of lake and reservoir food webs; and 4) incorporating habitat availability into our understanding of success of sportfish populations*.* *Location*: Successful candidates would join a dynamic, interactive group of graduate students, post-docs, visiting scholars, and faculty at The Ohio State University's Aquatic Ecology Laboratory (AEL) within the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology (EEOB). Students would have the opportunity to work with *Drs. Elizabeth Marschall* (http://ael.osu.edu/ael-elizabethmar.html), *Roy Stein* (http://ael.osu.edu/ael-roystein.html), and/or *Stuart Ludsin*, who recently joined the AEL and EEOB faculty (http://excelsior.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~eeob/drupal//?q=userpages/176 <http://excelsior.biosci.ohio-state.edu/%7Eeeob/drupal/?q=userpages/176>). *Qualifications: * A successful applicant will be creative, motivated, and capable of working well both independently and cooperatively. A degree in biology, ecology, aquatic sciences, or a related field is required. Students must have strong writing and quantitative skills and be interested in applying basic ecological approaches to fisheries management problems. *Salary:* ~$1,825/month with some health benefits *Start date:* Summer or Fall 2008 *How to apply:* For those interested in competing for a University Fellowship, applications are due into the Graduate School by January 15, 2008 (http://excelsior.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~eeob/drupal//?q=admissions <http://excelsior.biosci.ohio-state.edu/%7Eeeob/drupal/?q=admissions>). Otherwise, interested students should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names/contact information for three references, and transcripts to one of us before January 31, 2008 at The Ohio State University, Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, 1314 Kinnear Road, 227 Research Center, Columbus, OH 43212-1156. In the cover letter, please briefly describe your background, indicate which research area(s) interest(s) you most (if a preference exists), whether you are interested in pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D., and when you would prefer to start (Summer or Fall 2008). *Contact: *For additional information, visit http://ael.osu.edu/aelopportunities.html or contact Elizabeth Marschall ([EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>), Stuart Ludsin ([EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>), or Roy Stein ([EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>). Voice: 614-292-1613; Fax: 614-292-0181. /We are currently reviewing applications, and will continue to do so until suitable applicants are found./
