PhD Assistantship - Fish Ecology and Evolution

Conservation Opportunity; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full tuition coverage

Insurance

Job summary

Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN, invites applications for a PhD Assistantship in Fish Ecology and Evolution. The role includes a 12-month stipend, full tuition coverage, and insurance with an open deadline.

Research focuses on isotopic and lipid variation of lake trout ecotypes in Lake Superior and yellow perch ecology in drowned rivermouth lakes of Lake Michigan.

Qualifications

• MS in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries Science, or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork and lab analyses.
• Investigate isotopic and lipid variation in lake trout ecotypes and yellow perch ecology.
• Perform bioinformatics analyses.

Skills

Fieldwork

Lab analyses

Bioinformatics

Isotopic analysis

Education

MS in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries Science, or related field

Job description

PhD Assistantship - Fish Ecology and Evolution

GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY
Position: PhD Assistantship - Fish Ecology and Evolution
Entity: Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Salary: 12-month stipend, full tuition coverage, and insurance
Deadline: Open until filled
Description:

“PhD assistantships are available to study intraspecific trophic dynamics of fish in large lakes. Projects will focus on isotopic and lipid variation of lake trout ecotypes in Lake Superior and yellow perch ecology in drowned rivermouth lakes of Lake Michigan. Research includes fieldwork, lab analyses, and bioinformatics.
Requirements:
- MS in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries Science, or related field
- Minimum GPA of 3.2
For more information: Contact Dr. Tomas Höök - [e-mail], Dr. Peter Euclide - [e-mail]. Visit http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~thook and https://peuclide.github.io/ .”