PhD opportunities in Great Rivers Ecology
I am seeking PhD -track students to explore the dynamics of fish assemblages in the Mississippi River System. We have assembled a large network of acoustic telemetry receivers that allow us to track long-term, spatially explicit patterns of movement of large river fishes simultaneously, including paddlefish, shovelnose sturgeon, silver carp, blue catfish, and white bass. Access to a long-term data base plus real-time telemetry data is available. Other projects in my laboratory include early life dynamics of endangered pallid sturgeon, ecosystem effects of Asian carp, and population responses of large migratory populations to harvest. Criteria for consideration: masters degree, or at least 3 years post-BS experience in aquatic sciences; interests in both field and experimental ecology; modeling experience/interest a plus Deadline for application: 26 February 2010 Start Date: ASAP Please send electronically: CV, copy of transcripts, GREs, contact information for at least 3 references Contact Information by e-mail only: James E. Garvey Director, Fisheries and Illinois Aquaculture Center Associate Professor, Department of Zoology 1125 Lincoln Drive 173 Life Sciences II Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 62901-6511 http://fisheries.siu.edu http://fishdata.siu.edu
