PH.D OR M.S. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP
DEVELOPING METHODS FOR SAMPLING STONECATS
POSITION AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
Recruiting for Ph.D or M.S. student to conduct research at the Vermont
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. The Unit is affiliated with
the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources at the
University of Vermont (UVM). Incumbent is expected to develop a
dissertation/thesis topic within the framework of a project focused on
developing methods for sampling stonecats. Applicants with knowledge of
fisheries techniques, ability to problem-solve and think critically,
experience with multiple fish and aquatic sampling gear, and excellence
in scientific writing will be given priority.
This study is funded by the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, the
state cooperator in the Vermont Unit. One expected product of this
research is the development of an effective survey design for sampling
stonecats in streams and rivers. Student is expected to work
collaboratively with advisor and state biologists. Yet, the student will
be need to complete many tasks independently. Please see other
expectations for Unit students at
(http://www.uvm.edu/envnr/vtcfwru/expectations.htm).
Applicants must meet UVM admission requirements. An assistantship
stipend is available and out-of-state tuition is waived. To be
considered, please send a CV, research interests, transcripts (3.0 or
better recommended) and GRE scores (unofficial copies O.K. Verbal and
Quantitative _>_ 1200 preferred), and names and contact information of
two references to: [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>.
A selection will be made when an appropriate candidate is identified.
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Donna L. Parrish, Leader
U.S. Geological Survey
Vermont Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
81 Carrigan Drive, 312 Aiken Ctr.
The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 05405
(802) 656-2693
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