Position or Title: M.S. Assistantship in Fisheries Population Dynamics Agency/State: Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Responsibilities: Conduct population dynamics and stock assessment modeling based on tag-recapture studies and fisheries data. Duties will include conducting spatial dynamics modeling, coordinating with other investigators, preparing reports and presentations for scientific audiences, and submitting manuscripts based on his/her work to peer-reviewed journals. Expected starting date: immediately or Spring Semester 2014. Qualifications: Applicants must have a B.S. in fisheries, ecology, statistics, or related field. The most qualified applicant will have a strong quantitative background, and a strong interest in population dynamics. A proven publication record, knowledge of R, MATLAB and/or other computing languages will be assets for appropriate candidates. Salary: The Assistantship covers tuition ($11,000-$12,000) and a competitive stipend ($20,000-$23,000). Position is grant-funded for a period of one year and is renewable yearly based on the availability of funding and satisfactory performance.
Ad Closing Date: Until filled Contact/Email: : Please email a letter of interest, CV, unofficial transcripts, GRE test scores, and the names of 3 faculty references to Dr. Yan Jiao [email protected] . Selected applicants will need to apply to the Virginia Tech Graduate School before acceptance. Weblink: http://fishwild.vt.edu/graduate/graduate_opportunities.htm
