A qualified and motivated candidate is sought to develop a PhD study on the topic of fisheries modeling in relation to habitat and hydrology with a focus on climate change in the Brazilian Amazon. This is part of a large, interdisciplinary project, called “Sustaining Amazon floodplain biodiversity and fisheries under climate change”, which involves five countries (Brazil, France, UK, Canada, US) and is sponsored by BNP Paribas. The four-year funding package will be 63% GRA and 37% GTA, plus field and travel funds.
Applicants must have: (i) a M.S. in ecology, fisheries, or related field; (ii) record of involvement in research; and (iii) prior experience in the peer-reviewed publication process. Quantitative skills is a plus. The selected candidate will have full tuition, stipend, and subsidized health insurance. Anticipated start is Spring, Summer, or Fall 2020. Applications will be considered in the order they are received. Only pre-selected applicants will be contacted.
E-mail questions about the position to Leandro Castello (leandro@vt.edu). To apply, send an email to leandro@vt.edu containing: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, (overall) GPA and GRE scores, and contact information for three references. The letter of interest must address your research interests, why you are interested in this particular position, and what qualifications you have for successfully completing a PhD program. Selected applicants will (later) need to apply to the Virginia Tech Graduate School before final acceptance (http://fishwild.vt.edu/pros_graduate.htm).