Opportunities

PhD, Graduate Assistantship

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Salary: ~$2,625/month plus a full tuition waiver and employer supported benefits

 

Start Date: 01/01/2023 (negotiable- see description below)

 

Last Day to Apply: 10/01/2023. Applications will be reviewed as received and an applicant may be chosen before the deadline.

 

Description: Intermittent streams dominate river networks, transecting lands ranging from agrarian fields to nature preserves. They provide resources for diverse aquatic and terrestrial assemblages, and regulate downstream water, energy, and nutrient availability. Patterns of stream drying, such as the timing and duration of days with no flow, describe the hydrologic regime of these dynamic systems, but are not well understood. This position will work on a collaborative team to assess dynamics of intermittent habitats and link drying patterns to the fish and crayfish that use them to identify species vulnerable to drought and understand how stream communities will respond to climate change.

 

I am recruiting a motivated PhD student to join the Aquatic Ecology Lab (AEL) at The Ohio State University to investigate intermittent streams. The AEL is a dynamic research group that seeks to advance knowledge and stewardship of aquatic ecosystems through research, collaboration, and outreach. The successful applicant will be expected to work as part of a collaborative team that includes researchers at Kansas State University and Texas Tech University, so in addition to experience working in aquatic systems and a strong education in ecology, I seek applicants that value collaboration and teamwork.

 

The Bruckerhoff Freshwater Community Ecology Lab is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an environment where diversity of background and thought is accepted and encouraged. We encourage all interested people to apply despite preconceived notions of their own experience as it relates to this project’s objectives. For more information about the lab, AEL, and graduate program, please visit see https://freshwaterecolab.wixsite.com/my-site, https://ael.osu.edu/about-us, and https://eeob.osu.edu/grad/graduate-program.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

·         B.S. or B.A. in ecology, biology, fisheries, natural resources, or a closely related discipline

·         Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater (as required by the Graduate School)

·         Highly motivated with a strong work ethic

 

Desired Qualifications:

·         MS in in ecology, biology, fisheries, natural resources, or a closely related discipline

·         Experience sampling freshwater fishes and crayfishes

·         Experience with GIS and experience or interest in quantitative approaches and computer programming (e.g., R)

·         Experience leading and conducting independent research or planning/coordinating daily field surveys/activities.

·         Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.

 

 

Please contact Dr. Lindsey Bruckerhoff at bruckerhoff.2@osu.edu for more information.