[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantship in Fish and Fisheries
Ph.D. Assistantship in Fish and Fisheries Ecology and Conservation in the Amazon Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech A highly qualified and motivated candidate is sought to join a NSF-funded project to study fish and fisheries ecology and landscape genetics in the Brazilian Amazon under the supervision of Drs. Leandro Castello and Eric Hallerman. Applicants must have: a M.S. in ecology, fisheries, or related field; and record of involvement in research. Experience with peer-reviewed publications and knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese are preferred. Financial support will be in the form of research and teaching assistantships. Anticipated start is Summer 2019. E-mail questions and applications to lean...@vt.edu and ehall...@vt.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Assistantship in Fish and Fisheries Ecology and Conservation in the Amazon
Position or Title: Ph.D. Assistantship in Fish and Fisheries Ecology and Conservation in the Amazon Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA A highly qualified and motivated candidate is sought to develop a study on the ecology and conservation of fish and fisheries in the Brazilian Amazon. The position is based at the Tropical Fisheries Conservation Lab, which addresses tropical fish and fisheries conservation problems by adopting an interdisciplinary approach. Potential PhD projects can involve varied aspects related to the biology, ecology, and management of fish populations. For more information, see http://blogs.lt.vt.edu/castello/ <http://blogs.lt.vt.edu/castello/> Applicants must have: (i) a M.S. in ecology, fisheries, or related field; (ii) strong record of involvement in research; (iii) prior experience in the peer-reviewed publication process; and (iv) fluency or intent to learn Portuguese (or Spanish). The selected candidate will have full tuition, stipend, and subsidized health insurance. Anticipated start is August 2016 (preferred) or January 2017. Applications will be considered in the order they are received. Only pre-selected applicants will be contacted. E-mail questions about the position to Dr Leandro Castello (lean...@vt.edu <mailto:lean...@vt.edu>). To apply, send an email to lean...@vt.edu <mailto:lean...@vt.edu> containing: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, (overall) GPA and GRE scores, and contact information for three references. The letter of interest must address your research interests, why you are interested in this particular position, and what qualifications you have for successfully completing a PhD program. Selected applicants will need to apply to the Virginia Tech Graduate School before final acceptance (http://fishwild.vt.edu/pros_graduate.htm <http://fishwild.vt.edu/pros_graduate.htm>). _______ Leandro Castello Assistant Professor Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation College of Natural Resources and Environment Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 310 West Campus Drive 148 Cheatham Hall (0321) Blacksburg, VA, 24061 USA E-mail: lean...@vt.edu <mailto:lean...@vt.edu> Phone: +1.540.231.5046 Website <http://blogs.lt.vt.edu/castello/>: http://blogs.lt.vt.edu/castello/ <http://blogs.lt.vt.edu/castello/> Submit your paper to Aquatic Conservation <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1099-0755>
[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Assistantship in Fisheries Ecology in the Amazon
M.S. Assistantship in Fisheries Ecology in the Amazon Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA A qualified and motivated candidate is sought to investigate hydrological influences on the dynamics of commercially important fish populations in the Amazon Basin. The selected candidate will design and conduct a catch data analysis plan to investigate the following two main research questions: (1) how natural fluctuations in river water levels affect the population dynamics and associated fishery yields of a chosen species (e.g., Prochilodus nigricans, Colossoma macropomum); and (2) how water level fluctuations altered by climate change and constructions of dams impact fishery yields and associated food security. The candidate will collaborate with project participants in Brazil, and prepare scientific reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals. This project is part of a multidisciplinary research grant awarded by NASA. Applicants must have: (i) a B.S. in ecology, fisheries, or related field; (ii) strong record of involvement in research; and (iii) strong quantitative skills. Experience in the peer-reviewed publication process is desired. The selected candidate will have full tuition, stipend (2-yr Research Assistantship), and subsidized health insurance. Anticipated start is August 2014. Applications will be considered in the order they are received. Only pre-selected applicants will be contacted. TO APPLY: E-mail questions about the position to Leandro Castello (lean...@vt.edu). To apply, send an email to lean...@vt.edu with NASA MS position in subject line. The email must contain: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, (overall) GPA and GRE scores, and contact information for three references. The letter of interest must address your general research interests, why you are interested in this particular position, and what qualifications you have for successfully completing this project. Selected applicants will need to apply to the Virginia Tech Graduate School before final acceptance (http://fishwild.vt.edu/pros_graduate.htm). More information on the project can be found here http://fishwild.vt.edu/faculty/castello.htm
[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Assistantship in Fish Ecology and Conservation
Position or Title: M.S. Assistantship in Fish Ecology and Conservation Agency/State: Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Responsibilities: An exceptionally qualified and motivated candidate is sought to investigate human and environmental factors influencing spatial distribution patterns of Arapaima spp. populations in floodplain ecosystems of the Amazon Basin. The selected candidate will: (i) design a data collection and analysis plan; (ii) collaborate with a project based in the city of Santarém, State of Pará, Brazil, to collect field data; and (iii) prepare scientific reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Qualifications: Applicants must have: (i) a B.S. in ecology, fisheries, or related field; (ii) strong record of involvement in research; and (iii) capacity to work in challenging conditions of environment and logistics. Capacity to learn to communicate in Portuguese and experience in the publication process are highly desired. Salary: The selected candidate will have full tuition, stipend (1-yr teaching assistantship; 1-yr research assistantship), subsidized health insurance, and fieldwork costs covered. Wage work also available. Ad Closing Date: Anticipated start is January 2014, and early start will be considered. Applications will be considered in the order they are received. Contact/Email: E-mail Dr. Leandro Castello (lean...@vt.edu) a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, (unofficial) transcripts, GPA and GRE scores, and contact information for three references. The letter of interest should be no longer than 1.5 pages and it must address: your research interests, interests in position, and qualifications for successful project completion. Selected applicants will need to apply to the Virginia Tech Graduate School before final acceptance (http://fishwild.vt.edu/pros_graduate.htm). Weblink: More information http://fishwild.vt.edu/faculty/castello.htm
