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Cheers, Chris Caudill Graduate assistantships in anadromous fish conservation and management at the University of Idaho. I am seeking applicants to fill 1-2 graduate assistantships (MS or MS/Ph.D.) studying migration and life history ecology of Endangered Species Act-listed spring Chinook salmon and steelhead in the Willamette Valley, Oregon and the migration ecology of adult salmon, steelhead, Pacific lamprey and American Shad in the Columbia River. Students will be associated with a research consortium motivated by questions about the ecology of fishes (http://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/research/researchprograms/ferl) The ideal candidates will be highly motivated and collaborative individuals with a BS/MS in a relevant fields of study (e.g. biology, ecology & evolution) with coursework in chemistry and statistics, field experience in aquatic or fish ecology, and desire to apply interdisciplinary approaches to questions in fish and aquatic ecology. The ability to work both independently and in collaborative settings will be essential. Competitive stipends with full tuition waivers are available. Students may arrive late spring or summer on a research assistantship to participate in field work during 2014 and fully matriculate in the fall. Thesis/dissertation projects will include substantial potential for development of independent research topics as well as collaborative interaction with regional fisheries biologists and managers (Oregon State University, ODFW, USACE, NOAA-Fisheries, and Tribal agencies). Potential examples include: 1) Reproductive success and causes of prespawn mortality in adult spring Chinook salmon. 2) Migration and spawning ecology of summer and winter steelhead in the Willamette River 3) Life history variability in juvenile spring Chinook salmon. 4) Ecology of American shad in the Columbia Basin The positions will remain open until suitable candidates are selected; initial review of applications will begin 28 Feb 2014. How to Apply: Please email the following to Chris Caudill ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>): (1) your resume or CV (including GRE scores and percentiles); (2) a letter of interest, including research interests, professional goals and prior experience, and (3) contact information for three references. Prior to acceptance, students must also apply to the University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies (see www.grad.uidaho.edu<http://www.grad.uidaho.edu>). Christopher C. Caudill Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences University of Idaho 875 Perimeter Drive MS 1136 Moscow ID 83844-1136 208-885-7614 (voice) 208-301-0809 (mobile) 208-885-9080 (fax) http://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/research/researchprograms/ferl
