The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture at Mississippi State University seeks a highly qualified student for a Ph.D. graduate research assistantship in water quality and aquatic systems management. The research assistantship will allow the qualified candidate the opportunity to work on cutting edge research on water quality in agricultural systems, create adaptive management strategies for management practices and be part of a state wide collaborative team involved in nutrient reductions. Qualified candidates would work in close collaboration with several federal agencies including USDA-ARS, USGS and MDEQ, be introduced to important researchers in federal and state agencies and be willing to be involved in a dynamic aquatic research program.
Qualifications: M.S. in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Soil Science or related discipline. Demonstrated excellence in coursework, reliability in working within a laboratory environment, good written and oral communication and importantly have the ability to work as a team member is required. Preference will be given to candidates that show independence as well as a strong work ethic. An enthusiastic and vibrant individual will also have high standing in qualification criteria. Applying candidate’s pre-requisites include a cumulative GPA greater than 3.0 in undergraduate coursework, and a GRE score over 1000. Assistantship Stipend: $21 000 annual stipend, plus full tuition and health insurance for 4 years. In addition there will support for travel to regional, national and potentially international scientific meetings and other professional development activities. Start Date: July 1st, 2010 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, and outdoor recreational opportunities are plentiful. Application requirements: Prior to applying, please send all inquires or queries to Dr. Robert Kröger: [email protected] (662)325-4731 Graduate school applications are completed separately through the Mississippi State University Graduate School website: http://www.grad.msstate.edu/ MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
