Graduate Assistantships: Mussel Ecology Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University

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Vacancy

3

Description

1 Ph.D. graduate assistantship and

2 MS graduate assistantships are available under the supervision of Dr. Charles Randklev and Dr. Roel Lopez in the Texas A&M Natural Resource Institute and Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management. 
The PhD assistantship will focus on evaluating population dynamics for rare species to inform recovery efforts. 
The first MS assistantship will focus on evaluating growth using lab and field-based methods. The second MS assistantship will focus on testing lethal and sublethal temperature assays to inform environmental flow efforts.

Funding for this project is from state and federal natural resource agencies

For the PhD assistantship, a full stipend (grant-funded Research Assistantship) for 3 years will be provided: ~$35,000/yr (tuition + salary).

For the MS assistantships, a full stipend (grant-funded Research Assistantship) for 2 years will be provided: ~$32,000/yr (tuition + salary).
 
Start date: flexible but ideally Summer of 2024
Last Date to apply: May 15, 2024

Qualification

Required:

For MS assistantship - BS in Biology or related field; previous research experience in aquatic ecology, community ecology, or ecotoxicology. For Ph.D. assistantship MS in Biology or related field; previous research experience in environmental modeling and statistics. Applicants should have strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills, plus be detail-oriented and have the ability to work independently; a valid driver's license is required; must be comfortable in the water and outdoors. GPA >3.0; GRE scores > 60th percentile (153 verbal and 156 quantitative).

Preferred: 
For MS assistantship - research experience with freshwater mussels (unionids); publications in ecotoxicology, stream ecology, or community ecology; 
For Ph.D. assistantship: publications using species distribution models, strong statistical background, and ability to code; GPA >3.5; GRE scores >70th percentile (156 verbal and 159 quantitative).
 
Before applying, please email a single PDF document to BOTH Dr. Randklev (crandklev@ag.tamu.edu) AND Dr. Lopez (roel.lopez@ag.tamu.edu) that contains: 
(1) a letter of interest describing your qualifications, experience, and background, 
(2) your CV, 
(3) GRE scores, 
(4) GPA and unofficial transcripts, and 
(5) contact information for 3 academic/research references.