INTERNSHIP DE CERCETARE LA LAKE MICHIGAN

Two or more graduate assistantships are available within the Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit to investigate the genetic effects of streamside-rearing facilities for Lake Michigan Lake Sturgeon rehabilitation and the relation between genetic integrity, population dynamics, habitat, and lake type on the quality of walleye populations. Other projects are available beginning August 2006 and January 2007. Research work is primarily laboratory-based but responsibilities will include significant field responsibilities during spawning seasons. Applications will only be accepted at the M.S. level; qualified applicants should have a minimum 3.0 GPA and cumulative GRE scores of 1000 (verbal and quantitative). Previous experience with molecular lab work, statistical software, and field projects is desirable. The annual stipend for graduate positions will be $16,000 per year with tuition remission. Interested individuals should send a cover letter outlining experience and research interests, a detailed curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of university transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for three references to Dr. Brian Sloss, Wisconsin Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit, College of Natural Resources, 800 Reserve Street, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 54481; FAX: 715-346-3624; Applications by e-mail are welcome and should be sent to andrea.musch@uwsp.edu, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Information on the College of Natural Resources and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point can be found at www.uwsp.edu