Graduate Assistantships (M.S. and Ph.D.) in Fisheries Research: University of Georgia

School: University of Georgia - Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources

Location: Athens, Georgia

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Salary: Full Stipend, tuition waiver, health insurance

Start Date: 07/05/2017

Last Date to Apply: 12/01/2016

 

Description:

    Several M.S. and Ph. D. assistantships are currently available at the UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources beginning any time from May-Aug, 2017. Successful applicants will join new or ongoing field studies of Atlantic, Shortnose, or Gulf sturgeon in several southeastern rivers. Current research areas include population dynamics, life history, recruitment mechanisms, and seasonal habitat use.

 

Qualifications:

     BS (or MS for PhD post) in biology, ecology, fisheries/wildlife biology, or related area. Previous experience with field research is desirable but not required. Applicants with a GPA > 3.2 and GRE > 310 (1200 under old scoring system) in math and verbal, combined, are competitive.

To Apply:
    Please send unofficial copies of:

(1) Transcripts

(2) GRE scores

(3) Resume with contact info for three references

(4) A letter of application that specifically address how your interests and qualifications make you a good fit for a research position in the Peterson lab (publications available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Douglas_Peterson3) 

     For more information please contact: Dr. Douglas L. Peterson (dpeterson@warnell.ugh.edu).