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Two PhD student positions - Virginia Tech University – Fisheries population dynamics and management 

Location: Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061 

 

Description: Two Graduate Research/Teaching Assistantships are available in population dynamics, bycatch, and fisheries management. The candidates will work with scientists from Virginia Tech and collaborative institutes and industries to conduct population dynamics or bycatch models and management strategy evaluation focusing on spatial and spatial-temporal dynamics. Applicants must have an M.S. in fisheries, natural resources, Biology, Ecology, Statistics, or similar areas with a quantitative background for entrance into the program. Duties will include communicating with collaborators, conducting a management strategy survey and a simulation, and preparing reports, presentations, and publications for scientific audiences.  

 

Stipend:  $31,500-$33,000 per year, plus tuition ($15,000-$16,000) and student health benefits. Position is supported by GRA/GTA.  

Closing Date:  As soon as a suitable candidate is found. Review begins immediately. 

Expected Starting Date: Summer/fall semester of 2024 or until filled in (can start as a wage position if available this spring).   

 

Application: Interested applicants should submit the following: Letter of interest, CV, unofficial transcripts, GRE test scores (optional), and the names of three references as one PDF file to: Yan Jiao, yjiao@vt.edu.  The selected applicant will need to apply to the Virginia Tech Graduate School before acceptance.