Assistantship Description: The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries at Mississippi State University seeks highly qualified students for a masters graduate research assistantship in aquatic systems management. Potential research project topics could include aquatic biogeochemistry of primary aquatic systems, best management practices and nutrient flux of nutrients, management of nonpoint source contaminants in impaired aquatic systems, and the use of GIS to understand water quality issues. The qualified candidate will also be encouraged to pursue their own research interests in aquatic systems management in concordance with ongoing research if so desired. Qualified candidates would work in close collaboration with other aquatic faculty members, be introduced to important researchers in federal and state agencies and be willing to be involved in a young, exciting, cutting-edge aquatic research program.
Qualifications: B.S. in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Soil Science or related discipline. Demonstrated excellence in coursework, good written and oral communication and importantly have the ability to work as a team member is required. An enthusiastic and vibrant individual will have high standing in qualification criteria. Applying candidates pre-requisites include a cumulative GPA greater than 3.0 in undergraduate coursework, and that the general GRE has been taken. Assistantship Stipend: $15 000 annual stipend, plus full tuition and health insurance for 2 years. In addition there will support for travel to regional, national and potentially international scientific meetings and other professional development activities. Start Date: June 1st, 2009 or sooner Location: Mississippi State University is a state land-grant university located near the city of Starkville in rural northeastern Mississippi. Temperatures are mild, cost of living is low, and outdoor recreational opportunities are plentiful. Application requirements: Please send all inquires or queries to Dr. Robert Kröger: [email protected] (662)325-4731 Please apply online on the Mississippi State University Graduate School website: http://www.grad.msstate.edu/ MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
