M.S. and Ph.D. Graduate Assistantships – Fisheries Research: University of Georgia

School: University of Georgia

Location; Athens, Georgia

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Salary: Full Stipend, tuition waiver, health insurance

Start Date: 07/05/2017

Last Date to Apply: 12/15/2016

 

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 one of several new research initiatives investigating linkages between nearshore marine habitats and recruitment success of marine sportfish in the Gulf of Mexico. Students interested in biotelemetry, population dynamics, or recruitment ecology of marine sportfish (e.g., redfish, sea trout, snapper, grouper, etc.) are encouraged to apply.

 

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 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)