M.S. or Ph.D. Assistantship in Fisheries/Aquatic Ecology: University of Illinois/ Illinois Natural History Survey.

School: University of Illinois/Illinois Natural History Survey

Location: Champaign, Illinois

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Website: http://wwx.inhs.illinois.edu/fieldstations/kbs/kaskaskia

Salary: Dependent upon education level & academic unit, up to $2,001.42/mo. for a 50% appointment offered for 11 mos. Students must be enrolled during the semester to receive a tuition waiver.

Last Date to Apply: 01/01/2017

 

Description:

     Research topics are varied and flexible, but individuals with interests related to three projects below are preferred:

(1) Invasion ecology of Asian carp. 

(2) Recruitment, behavior, physiology, reproductive strategies, and management of largemouth bass.

(3) Population ecology of crappie. 

Duties will include conducting experiments, analyzing data, presenting findings in a publication, and other research activities. 

Qualifications:

     B.S. or M.S. in fisheries/aquatic ecology, estimated start date is  between June and August 2017.
Send cover letter, resume, copies of transcripts and GRE scores, and three letters of reference to Dr. David Wahl at d-wahl@illinois.edu or University of Illinois, 1816 S. Oak Street, Champaign, IL 61820 and to hro@inhs.illinois.edu. 

     Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).