M.S. TA/RA - Water Quality, Invertebrate, and Fishes Research Water Resources Center Minnesota State University, Mankato
Although late in the game, I am still looking for a TA/RA desiring to earn a M.S. degree. The position would be located at Minnesota State University - Mankato, start in the fall of 2006, and would be geared towards Biology, Ecological Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences (flexible). The position would be primarily funded through a teaching assistantship during the academic semesters and research assistantship funding during the summers. This would be a full stipend with tuition waiver. It is my intent to secure RA money to fund the student as a full-time RA after the first two semesters; however, this is funding dependent. The TA duties would be assigned through the Department of Biological Sciences and typically include the instruction of general biology labs. The research component will be to evaluate the relationships among water quality observations and the biological communities in the Greater Blue Earth River Basin. The research would be conducted in our Water Resources Center in conjunction with the Department of Biological Sciences and our state and county agency and watershed partners. Substantial field research will include water quality monitoring, invertebrate and fishes population assessments, watershed land use evaluations, and public relations. I am seeking a well-rounded student with great communications skills and a desire to join a team of water resources staff providing important services to the stakeholders of southern and southwestern Minnesota. We need to start relating our water quality data to the reality of biological implications. If you would like to receive more information or are interested in applying, please contact: Dr. Shannon J. Fisher, Director Water Resources Center and Minnesota River Board Minnesota State University, Mankato 184 Trafton Science Center South Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 389-5690 [EMAIL PROTECTED] The TA/RA opportunity will be considered open until a successful candidate is located (message posted on June 16, 2006). I hope to hear from you.
