USA; GRADUATE POSITION (MS) ASSISTANTSHIP 2009

A graduate student (M.S.) position in fisheries conservation genetics is available in the Department of Coastal Sciences at the University of Southern Mississippi. The project will involve developing molecular markers and studying population genetics of Gray Triggerfish in U.S. waters. Interest in fisheries conservation genetics is suitable and experience with molecular techniques is an asset. The successful applicant will be provided a 12-month full-time Research Assistantship and a tuition waiver. The position is available with an anticipated start date in fall 2009 and is contingent upon acceptance to the Department of Coastal Sciences graduate program. The Department of Coastal Sciences is located at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (http://www.usm.edu/gcrl) in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, on the Gulf of Mexico coast.

Interested individuals should send CV, unofficial transcripts, GRE test scores and letter of interest to: Eric Saillant, Assistant Professor, The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, 703 East Beach Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, E-mail: eric.saillant[at]usm.edu