MS graduate research assistantship in Fisheries Biology
Agency/Location: Iowa State University, Dept. of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Ames, IA
(http://www.nrem.iastate.edu/)
Responsibilities: Research will evaluate common carp and bigmouth buffalo ecology and management
strategies in shallow lakes. Opportunities exist to develop additional research questions based on student’s
interests. Student will coordinate collaborative project with students at ISU and Iowa DNR partners, supervise
field technicians, maintain quality control of data collection, analyses, archiving, writing annual progress
reports and other routine duties as needed. Completion of the project will serve as partial fulfillment of the
requirements for a MS degree from Iowa State University. Other requirements include satisfactory completion
of coursework and submission of manuscripts for publication.
Qualifications: B.S. in fisheries, population ecology, environmental science, or related field. Fisheries field
experience and familiarity with population analyses is desirable but not required. Candidates with demonstrated
written and oral communication, analytical skills, and strong academic credentials are preferred. Applicant must
be highly motivated, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and be physically capable and willing to work long hours
in demanding outdoor conditions
Salary/Benefits: ~$25,000/year plus benefits and 1/2 tuition waiver
Anticipated start date: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Start date is flexible between
January and May 2020.