PhD Assistantship at Virginia Tech in Fisheries Population Dynamics and Conservation Location: Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061 Description: One PhD Graduate Research/Teaching Assistantships is available as soon as suitable candidate is found in fisheries population dynamics and conservation. Graduate research will focus on analyzing large databases to detect spatial issues and incorporating spatial dynamics into population dynamics and stock assessment. The most qualified applicant will have a strong quantitative background, strong interest in fisheries population dynamics and simulation modeling. Duties will include proposal writing, manage and analyze large datasets, mentor undergraduate students, coordinate with other investigators, and prepare reports and presentations for scientific audiences. Applicants must have an MS in Fisheries, Biology, or similar area for entrance in the program. Stipend: The assistantship covers tuition, student health benefits, and a competitive stipend. Position is grant-funded but renewable yearly based on the availability of funding and satisfactory performance. Closing Date: As soon as a suitable candidate is found. Review begins immediately. Expected Starting Date: Summer or fall 2016.
Interested applicants should submit the following: letter of interest, three references, unofficial transcripts,and CV to: Dr. Yan Jiao, yj...@vt.edu<mailto:yj...@vt.edu> (http://fishwild.vt.edu/faculty/jiao.htm; http://www.yanjiao.fishwild.vt.edu). Selected applicant will need to apply to the Virginia Tech Graduate School before acceptance. http://www.fishwild.vt.edu/positions_avail.htm ========================================= E. Lynn Hayes Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation (0321) Cheatham Hall, 101D 310 West Campus Drive Blacksburg, VA 24061 Phone: 540-231-1975 Fax: 540-231-7580
