Please do not respond to me, note the proper contact info below. Graduate Student Research Opportunities in Artificial Reef Monitoring & Evaluation The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College (UTB/TSC) is offering three Graduate Research Assistantships for masters-level students in Artificial Reef Monitoring and Evaluation in concurrence with the reefing of the USTS Texas Clipper off the south Texas coast. Two positions are specifically aimed at documenting the development and transformations in biofouling and fish community assemblages. A third ancillary project yet to be decided will be commensurate with applicant experience and qualifications, research interest, and goals of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Artificial Reef Program.
Successful applicants will be expected to enroll, full time, in either the UTB Biology or Interdisciplinary Sciences (emphasis in Biology or Environmental Sciences) Masters program working under the supervision of Dr. David Hicks and Dr. Cintra Buenrostro (project co-PI's). The positions are fully funded at a rate of $13,000 per year for the next two years (Jan 2008 - Dec 2010). Preference will be given to those applicants with experience in scientific diving and knowledge of artificial reef biofouling and/or fish assemblages. However, all interested parties are encouraged to apply. Candidates are invited to submit via email 1) a letter of interest outlining their skills and abilities, 2) curriculum vitae or resume, and 3) contact information for three professional references to Dr. David Hicks: Tel (956) 882-5055, e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]; or Dr. Carlos Cintra Buenrostro: Tel (956) 882-5746, e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. ><(((°> ********************** ><(((°> David W. Hicks, Ph.D. Biological Sciences UTB/TSC 80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, TX 78520 956-882-5055 Web Page: http://blue.utb.edu/dhicks/ ><)))°> ********************* ><(((°>
