Conservation Genetics Ph.D. Graduate Student Assistantship to conduct research on landscape genetics of northern leopard frogs.  The project will analyze an existing dataset to evaluate gene flow among isolated wetlands, as means of assessing biotic connectedness.  Additional sampling and possible development of additional molecular markers will be pursued as warranted.  This project is funded through an EPA grant and is a collaborative project between Craig Stockwell (NDSU) and David Mushet (USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center).   Field work will take place in the upper Great Plains.

Position to start as early as July 1, 2016

Requirements:  BS or MS in ecology, aquatic ecology, fisheries biology, conservation biology or related field; Experience analyzing population genetics data, quantitative skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a research team.

Preferred:  M.S., experience with amphibians, experience with landscape-genetic landscape-resistance models, field research experience.

Salary:  $22,000/year + full tuition waiver

Contact:  Craig Stockwell, Professor, Biological Sciences, 201 Stevens Hall, Box 6050, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58108-6050; http://www.ndsu.edu/stockwell_lab

Please send application materials to Craig.Sockwell-at-ndsu.edu and include the following:

1) cover letter,

2) curriculum vitae / resume,

3) all college-level transcripts and

4) names and contact information for three references.  Craig Stockwell Professor Department of Biological Sciences Stevens 201, NDSU Box 6050 North Dakota State University Fargo, ND 58108-6050 Phone 701-231-8449 http://www.ndsu.edu/stockwell_lab/  Craig Stockwell