GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY
Position: Graduate Assistantships in Mussel Ecology
Entity: Texas A&M University, Natural Resource Institute
Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Dallas, Texas
Salary: PhD assistantship: ~$35,000/year (tuition + salary), MS assistantship: ~$32,000/year (tuition + salary)
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Start Date: Fall 2025 (research can begin Spring/Summer 2025)
Description:
“Texas A&M University is offering two graduate assistantships under the supervision of Dr. Charles Randklev and Dr. Roel Lopez. The focus is on freshwater ecosystem conservation, specifically mussel ecology. PhD Assistantship: Evaluating how water quality impacts mussel growth and survival. MS Assistantship: Conducting field surveys in east and central Texas. Funding:
The projects are supported by state and federal natural resource agencies.
Qualifications:
PhD Assistantship:
– MS in Biology or related field.
– Research experience in environmental modeling and statistics.
– GPA >3.5, GRE >70th percentile (156 verbal, 159 quantitative).
– PADI or equivalent SCUBA certification.
MS Assistantship:
– BS in Biology or related field.
– Research experience in aquatic ecology, community ecology, or ecotoxicology.
– GPA >3.0, GRE >60th percentile (153 verbal, 156 quantitative).
General Requirements for All Applicants:
– Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
– Ability to work independently and detail-oriented.
– Must be comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions.
– Valid driver’s license and insurance required.
How to Apply:
Email a single PDF document to BOTH Dr. Randklev (crandklev@ag.tamu.edu) and Dr. Lopez (roel.lopez@ag.tamu.edu) with the following: A letter of interest (including your qualifications, experience, and which position you’re applying for). Your CV. GRE scores. GPA and unofficial transcripts. Contact information for 3 academic/research references.
For more information: https://rwfm.tamu.edu/graduate-programs/ & https://dallas.tamu.edu/research/mussels/
