MS Assistantship in Native Cutthroat Trout Genomics – Colorado

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Agency

Colorado State University

Location

Fort Collins, CO

Job Category

Graduate Assistantships

Salary

$2,100 monthly, plus tuition waiver

Start Date

01/17/2023

Last Date to Apply

11/10/2022

Website

https://warnercnr.colostate.edu/fwcb/

Description

The MS student will use genomic data to assess support for independent lineages within Colorado River Cutthroat Trout (Onchorhynchus clarkia pleuriticus), with the goal of advancing management of this subspecies in Colorado. The study involves laboratory and statistical analysis of genomic data, but no fieldwork component. The position is supported by a research assistantship for 2 years. The student will work with Drs. Caitlin Wells, Yoichiro Kanno, and Dana Winkelman, and will work closely with state agency partners.

Qualifications

Required: (1) Strong communication skills both in writing and orally, (2) motivation to pursue graduate research, and (3) ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Preferred: (1) Interest in endangered species management (2) Quantitative experience in molecular ecology or population genomics (3) Familiarity with trout ecology and life histories. To apply, please email the following materials in a single merged document to Dr. Caitlin Wells ([email protected]) in the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology with a subject line stating "MS Trout Genomics Position": (1) 1-2-page cover letter summarizing your background, fit to the project, and career goals, (2) CV including contact information for three professional references, (3) unofficial transcripts, and (4) optionally, GRE scores.

Contact Person

Dr. Caitlin Wells

Contact eMail

[email protected]

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