*Graduate Research Assistantship (MS) – Understanding relocation effects on freshwater mussels. Biology Department and Institute of Great Lakes Research, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI*
Responsibilities: The successful applicant will conduct a research project on the relocation effects on freshwater mussels in the lower peninsula of Michigan. They will work with Dr. Daelyn Woolnough to answer questions about the recovery of this highly endangered group of animals and ultimately lead to a comprehensive thesis. Research assistantships will be available throughout the summers and teaching and/or research assistantships will be available through the school year. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant should be highly motivated and have a B.S. in fisheries, ecology, biology, zoology or closely related field and should be able to work independently in the field and lab. The applicant should be able to tolerate various weather conditions, demonstrate attention to detail, and show evidence of high quality writing skills. Field experience, such as experience with identification of fish, aquatic invertebrates or unionid mussels, is desirable. Previous experience in Geographic Information Systems and/or statistics would be beneficial but not a necessity. Minimum academic qualifications include 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 system), GRE scores must be sent to CMU graduate school for approval. Additional graduate program information can be found at: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/cst/biology/academic_programs/grad/Pages/default.aspx Please discuss application process with Dr. Woolnough prior to applying. Salary: ~$18,000 per year plus tuition. Closing Date: Until filled. Applications received prior to July 1, 2015 will be given full consideration. The candidate will be expected to begin either Fall 2015 or Spring 2016. Contact: Send a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications, resume (CV), copies of transcripts (unofficial ok), and the names and contact information of three references in one .pdf file to: Dr. Daelyn Woolnough Biology Department and Institute of Great Lakes Research Central Michigan University 160 Brooks Hall Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 email: [email protected] (preferred) office: 989-774-2985 fax: 989-774-3462
