PhD Positions: Fish Ecology

International Association for Great Lakes Research; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition covered

Insurance

12-month stipend

Job summary

Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources in West Lafayette, IN, seeks PhD students to join funded projects on Great Lakes and large river fish ecology. Höök lab will integrate field sampling, lab work and quantitative analyses while collaborating with state and federal agencies.

Applicants should have a BS/BA in Biology, Ecology or Fisheries Science (MS preferred). Assistantships include a 12-month stipend, full tuition coverage and insurance; start date is flexible

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a BS/BA (MS preferred, but not required for PhD position) in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries Science, or related field; GPA of 3.2 or greater.

Responsibilities

• Participate in funded projects targeting Great Lakes and large river fish ecology.
• Integrate field sampling, laboratory studies, and quantitative analyses.
• Collaborate with state and federal agencies and other researchers.

Education

BS/BA in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries Science or related field

Job description

Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources

West Lafayette, IN, USA

Closing Date: Jan 15, 2027

Web Address: https://www.purdue.edu/fnr/hook/

Description

The Höök lab (purdue.edu/fnr/hook) at Purdue University is seeking PhD students to participate in funded projects targeting Great Lakes and large river fish ecology. Projects involve an integration of field sampling, laboratory studies, and quantitative analyses. Students will partner with state and federal agencies and collaborate with academic researchers. Selected individuals will enroll in Purdue University’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (www.ag.purdue.edu/fnr) in West Lafayette, IN.

Specific Research Topics Include

• Evaluating effects of ecosystem changes on early life dynamics of Lake Michigan fishes.
• Exploring fish movement and commercial fishery harvest in large Indiana rivers.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a BS/BA (MS is preferred, but not required for PhD position) in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries Science, or related field; GPA of 3.2 or greater.

Salary

Assistantships include 12-month stipend, full tuition coverage, and insurance.

Start Date

Flexible (between April-Aug 2027).

For More Information Please Contact

Tomas Höök

[e-mail]

Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All interested individuals are encouraged to apply.