MS Research Assistant on Walleye stock assessment

University of Minnesota

St Paul, MN, USA 🇺🇸

I am recruiting a MS-level graduate research assistant to start August 2023 to work on topics related to improving the stock assessment of Walleye on Mille Lacs Lake. The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative team to address gaps identified by prior reviews of the Walleye stock assessment. Initial project work will be focus on reviewing prior stock assessments and reviews of those assessments; reviewing current management documents; and meeting with key management agencies to agree upon a specific topic to improve future stock assessments. The project involves work closely with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the management group for Walleye in Mille Lacs Lake. There is the possibility to start working on the project (paid) in Summer 2023. Students from underrepresented groups and/or with diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities will include:
• Collation and organization of data from state and tribal agencies to support synthesis and data analyses.
• Meeting with collaborators and data keepers.
• Running statistical analyses and necessary simulation models.
• Lead data analysis, visualization, publishing manuscripts, and presenting/communicating results to a wide range of audiences.
• Contribute to report writing and budget management.

Qualifications:
Successful candidates must possess (by the position start date) a bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, fisheries science, limnology, statistics, mathematics, or a related field. Strong preference will be given to candidates who have experience in stock assessment or statistical modeling. A strong work ethic, good communication skills, attention to detail, interest in fisheries science with management implications, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently are critical. Interest or experience in quantitative modeling (using R), database management, and data visualization are required.

Stipend and Benefits:
Graduate research assistants receive a stipend of $25,968 annually as well as tuition remission and health benefits. More information on benefits can be found here: https://shb.umn.edu/health-plans/gahp-home

To apply: Interested candidates should send an email with subject “Mille Lacs Walleye” including a one-page cover letter describing their qualifications and interest along with their CV to Dr. Lynn Waterhouse (lwater@umn.edu).

Applications will be accepted through the Conservation Sciences graduate program’s online application system following preliminary review of candidates. Formal applications to the graduate program are due November 30th for additional fellowship consideration and March 15th for general admission and more information can be found here: https://conssci.umn.edu/prospective/why-study-here


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