MS. Graduate Research Assistantship in Fisheries Ecology
Department of Natural Resources Conservation
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Work on a project examining winter recruitment of juvenile bluefish in
Northeast Florida estuaries. Research will include weekly sampling of
selected inlets October-March using seines, gill nets and trawls.
Collected bluefish will be aged, measured and stomach contents identified.
Fish distributions will be correlated to biotic and abiotic factors; growth
rates estimated using otoliths, and diet selectivities calculated. Student
will also have access to a historical database of collections from
1995-2001.
Qualifications: B.S. in fisheries, ecology, biology, or a related field and
must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School of the
University of Massachusetts. Minimum GPA of 3.2; 1100 GRE (V+Q) score.
Responsible, motivated, and able to work independently in a remote
location. Field sampling experience desirable
Salary: Stipend of $13,000 per year plus tuition waiver and health benefits
Closing date: 15 August 2002
Starting date: During 2002-03 academic year. Negotiable
Contact:
Send letter describing research interests and career goals, names and
addresses of 3 references, transcripts, and GRE scores to Francis Juanes,
Department of Natural Resources Conservation, University of Massachusetts,
Amherst, MA; Tel: 413 545-2758, Fax: 413 545-4358, [log in to unmask]
After initial screening, the successful candidate will submit a formal
graduate school application. Request for application materials should be
made directly to:
Graduate School
University of Massachusetts
Goodell Hall
Amherst, MA 01003
Or online at:
http://www.umass.edu/gradschool/application/online/
For information about the Wildlife and Fisheries Program in the Department
of Natural Resources Conservation see:
http://www.umass.edu/forwild/
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