Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship Arkansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Department of Biological Sciences University of Arkansas
Responsibilities: I seek a Ph.D. student for a project pending funding to develop regional ecological-flow relationships that will form the scientific framework for setting environmental flow standards and understanding impacts of global climate change. These ecological-flow response relationships will help determine environmental flow needs in the Ozark Highland and Boston Mountain ecoregions and will provide the basis for conservation of at least 9 fish species, 11 crayfish species, and 11 insect species of greatest conservation need. The student will work with a multidisciplinary team of faculty members, state and federal agency personnel, and NGO staff. This project will involve field work in the Ozark Mountains and may also involve experiments and observations in the lab. Qualifications: Applicants should have a M.S. in fisheries, ecology, biology, or a related field and; 3.0 GPA (minimum); 1100 (V+Q) minimum GRE. Previous research experience with fish and/or streams is preferred, but not essential. Strong quantitative skills and knowledge of GIS are preferred. Applicants must be responsible, motivated, and able to work independently in remote field locations. Salary: Stipend will be $18,000 plus full tuition waiver. Closing Date: April 15, 2010. August 15, 2010 starting date is negotiable. Contact: Contact me for information or send (email preferred) 1) a letter describing your interests and career goals, 2) your resume (including GPA and GRE scores), 3) names and telephone numbers of three references, and 4) transcripts to: Dan Magoulick Arkansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Department of Biological Sciences University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701 [email protected] http://biology.uark.edu/1397.htm 479-575-5449
