- Agency
- Arkansas Tech University
- Location
- Russellville, Arkansas
- Job Category
- Graduate Assistantships
- Salary
- $15,000
- Start Date
- 05/01/2023
- Last Date to Apply
- 03/20/2023
- Website
- https://www.atu.edu/biosciences/fishwildlife/index.php
- Description
- I am seeking a master’s student to study conditional occupancy, diet, and habitat of Rocky Shiner Notropis suttkusi in the Little River Basin, Arkansas. Field work will involve sampling fishes with beach seines as well as measuring stream habitat variables. The student will have the ability to enhance the project creatively while also benefitting from a team. The student’s stipend will be paid by a grant but teaching undergraduate labs in fall and spring semesters may be an option. A tuition waiver will be provided. Much of the field work will be conducted during hot summer months but additional sampling will be required during periods of higher flow in winter to monitor impacts across seasons. Russellville, Arkansas is a semi-rural area in the Arkansas River Valley just south of the Ozark Mountains. Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing, paddling, and mountain biking. State parks are free in Arkansas and several are nearby. The graduate community at ATU is small, but close knit, and faculty are approachable and accessible. The larger Arkansas fish community is also an inclusive, welcoming group and the student will interact with other agency and academic fisheries professionals at regional and national meetings.
- Qualifications
- B.S. in Fisheries, Biology, Ecology or closely related field. Ability to work safely and productively in difficult field conditions will be required and a love for fishes is a must! Ability to work independently but also as a team member that enhances a respectful, productive, and inclusive work group is necessary. This position is optimal for individuals who wish to pursue a career in fisheries, stream, or aquatic ecology. Experience with R and GIS is beneficial. Interested students should submit a single pdf containing: a letter of interest, resume or CV, copies of unofficial transcripts, GRE scores, and contact information for 3 references to: Dr. John Jackson. Final awarding of the position will be contingent on funding and meeting requirements of the ATU graduate school. Applicants must also have a good driving record (capable of operating a state vehicle), must pass a background check prior to the start of field work.
- Contact Person
- Dr. John Jackson
- Contact Phone
- 479 964-3226
- Contact eMail
- jjackson@atu.edu
