Employer Texas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Department of Natural Resources, Texas Tech University Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Project title: Evaluating resistance and resilience of fish assemblages to intermittent flowAgency/location: Texas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Department of Natural Resources, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TXCategory: Graduate AssistantshipStart date: 06/01/2025Last date to apply: 04/01/2025 or until filledDescription: The Texas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Texas Tech University is seeking a highly motivated master’s student to address species resistance and resilience to stream drying. The project will incorporate standard field surveys and environmental associations to assess fish distributions under varying flow conditions. The graduate assistant will have the opportunity to gain experience working with state agency collaborators and academic professionals. The position includes funding for conference attendance for further professional development and networking opportunities. The selected applicant will be expected to complete degree requirements and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.Closing date: Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until filled. Selected applicants will be encouraged to formally apply for graduate school at the Department of Natural Resources (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/nrm/) for Fall 2025. Field work will begin as a research technician in Spring/Summer 2025.Contact: To apply, email a letter of interest, CV, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references to Dr. Jane Rogosch, Texas Cooperative Research Unit, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX at jrogosch@ttu.edu. The letter of interest should highlight relevant experience, research interests, and career goals.p: 806-834-8414 w: https://www1.usgs.gov/coopunits/unit/Texas Qualifications: B.S. in Ecology, Aquatic and Fisheries Biology, or related field in environmental sciences. All applicants must have at least 3.0 GPA for the last 90 credits of coursework. Ability to work safely and productively as a respectful and inclusive team member. Willingness and capability to work in challenging field conditions is required. Previous field experience working in freshwater ecosystems is beneficial but not necessary. Demonstrated experience with R, GIS, and/or written and oral science communication skills are also beneficial but not required. Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Assistantship Location Detail: Lubbock, TX Salary: $1,825 per month plus tuition and benefits Application Deadline: Tue, 04/01/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www1.usgs.gov/coopunits/unit/Texas
