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Job Number:	20323 (Classification: Graduate Assistantships)
Title:	Master's of Science Graduate Assistantship
Agency:	USGS/UW La Crosse
Location:	La Crosse, WI
Job Description:	MSc Student Opportunity in Aquatic Ecology, River Studies Center, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Graduate student support is available for a graduate student (MSc) interested in working on a multidisciplinary research project entitled Modeling the response of imperiled freshwater mussels to anthropogenically induced changes in water temperature, habitat, and flow in streams of the southeastern and central United States. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent research project to explore the thermal thresholds of juvenile and adult mussels based on physiological traits. This is a joint project between the U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The student would work jointly with Dr. Teresa Newton (who studies mussel ecology) and Dr. Roger Haro (who studies the biology of benthic invertebrates). The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse recognizes and appreciates the importance of water to the competing forces of agriculture, business, recreation, and nature. Consequently, freshwater is a focus of teaching and research in the Department of Biology. At the graduate level, the Department offers an Aquatic Science Concentration to prepare students for exciting and challenging careers in the study and management of freshwater resources. Many graduate students in the program are associated with the River Studies Center (Center) at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse which was established in 1972 to facilitate the Universitys scientific involvement with environmental and resource management issues pertinent to the Upper Mississippi River. The Center has become nationally recognized for its investigations of non-point source pollutants in rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands. Selection will be based on undergraduate grades (GPA), GREs (minimum combined score of 1100 on v-GRE & q-GRE), and letters of reference from at least three persons with sufficient knowledge of the applicants potential for research. Students with proven experience in measurement of physiological rates are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be United States citizens. Under regulations contained in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment in this position is limited to those persons who are authorized to work in the U.S. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of appointment. Prior to or at the time of appointment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, will have to certify that they have registered with the Selective Service system in order to be appointed to a position with the U.S. Geological Survey, unless legally qualified for an exception. Selection for this position will be based solely or merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual orientation, parental status, or any other non-merit factors. Support: In-state (Wisconsin) tuition and an annual stipend, renewable for an additional year. Starting Date: January 2010 (preferred), June 2010 (acceptable) Interested students should contact: Dr. Roger Haro, River Studies Center, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA; email haro.roge@uwlax.edu or Dr. Teresa Newton, U.S. Geological Survey, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, La Crosse, WI 54603, USA; email tnewton@usgs.gov
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Last Date to apply:	January 1, 2010
Contact:	haro.roge@uwlax.edu E-mail: haro.roge@uwlax.edu(Preferred)