Position: Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D.) Location: Texas Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and conducting research that provides information to assess the effects of varied streamflow levels, as regulated by water releases from upstream reservoirs, on habitat use and reproductive success of Blue Sucker in the lower Colorado River, below Austin, Texas. The specific research objectives are to describe movement and habitat use under various experimental releases via radio and acoustic telemetry, determine the timing and extent of use of spawning habitats in relation to streamflow and temperature, and evaluate the effects of streamflow on recruitment and age-0 habitat use. Qualifications: M.S. in fisheries, ecology or related field. Strong GRE scores and GPA. Valid driver’s license and ability to conduct field work. Experience with radio telemetry and/or population estimation/modeling a plus. Salary: $18,000-20,000 plus benefits and tuition and partial fee waiver Closing Date: Until filled. Start date: Flexible, but preferred start date is August 2014. Contact/Email: Send cover letter, C.V., unofficial copies of GRE scores and transcripts, and contact information for three references to Dr. Tim Grabowski ([email protected]; 806-742-2851). Please contact Dr. Grabowski by e-mail or phone with any questions. _____________________________________________________________ Timothy B. Grabowski, Ph.D. Assistant Unit Leader - Fisheries U.S. Geological Survey Texas Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit Texas Tech University 218 Agricultural Sciences, MS 2120 Lubbock, Texas 79409-2120, USA phone: 806-742-2851 ext. 258 fax: 806-742-2946 cell: 806-241-6628 website: http://www.tcfwru.ttu.edu/default.aspx?page=Grabowski-Home ____________________________________________________________
