ELIGIBILITY:

Minimum Qualification Requirements: 

B.S. in aquatic biology, zoology, fisheries or wildlife management, or related field

Research experience in laboratory or field settings

Strong written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively

Valid U.S. driver’s license (or ability to obtain one within 60 days of start date)

GPA of at least 3.0 (overall) or 3.5 (last 60 hours); GRE preferred but not required

Overnight travel and fieldwork required; ability to work in challenging conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

Background in aquaculture or animal husbandry

Experience with physiological or biomarker assays (e.g., respirometry)

Interest in building a lab environment and helping establish core workflows

R programming, data management, or GIS skills are a plus

Applicants must have 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA or a 3.5 in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate courses. Completion of GRE with satisfactory scores is preferred. Applicants must have a valid U.S. driver’s license or be able to obtain the same within 60 days of start. Overnight travel is required. An offer is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Application Instructions:

Please email the following materials to Dr. Kaelyn Fogelman (kfogelman@agcenter.lsu.edu):

Cover letter describing your interest in the project and your relevant experience

CV or resume including at least two academic/professional references

Unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

Formal application to LSU’s Graduate School will be required following initial selection.

For more information about the graduate programs at LSU RNR: https://www.lsu.edu/rnr/graduate/index.php

BENEFIT:

The assistantship is half-time (20 hours/week) and includes a 12-month stipend of $28,000/year (MS) or $31,000/year (PhD), full tuition coverage, graduate fee support, and 75% graduate student health care coverage.