PhD and MS positions in Fish Ecology at Texas A&M University

Subject: PhD and MS positions in Fish Ecology available for Fall 2016

Graduate positions (PhD and MS) in the field of fish ecology are available in the lab of Dr. Benjamin Walther at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC).  Positions will start in Fall 2016. Research topics are flexible, but would generally fall within current lab interests, including: fish migration, habitat use and trophic dynamics; hypoxia effects on fishes; otolith chemistry and stable isotopes; and chemical marking techniques for aquaculture applications.

Further information about the Walther Lab can be found online at www.sites.google.com/site/waltherfishlab

The PhD position will be supported through the Marine Biology degree program at TAMU-CC.  Information about this program is online athttp://marinebiology.tamucc.edu/

The MS position will be supported through the Fisheries & Mariculture degree program at TAMU-CC.  Information about this program is online at http://fama.tamucc.edu/

Interested students should send a CV, copies of unofficial transcripts and a cover letter describing experience, potential research interests, and general career goals to Dr. Benjamin Walther at benjamin.walther@tamucc.edu

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Dr. Benjamin Walther
Assistant Professor
Department of Life Sciences
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

Mailing address:
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive
Unit # 5858
Corpus Christi, Texas 78412