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North Dakota State University

MS or PhD Graduate Student Position in Freshwater Ecology and Food Web Dynamics University of North Dakota in United States

Degree Level

Master's, PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Incoming students will receive a Department of Biology Teaching Assistantship with a stipend of roughly $1,888/month for MS students or $2,388/month for PhD students, plus a tuition waiver and health insurance. A transition to a Research Assistantship is anticipated pending grant success.

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Jan 31, 2027

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North Dakota State University

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Environmental Science
Biology
Freshwater Ecology
Disturbance Ecology
Cambio Climático
Stable Isotope

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About this position

Graduate student opportunity for an MS or PhD in freshwater ecology at the University of North Dakota, in the Department of Biology.

The position is in a new lab led by Matthew R. Dunkle, who is recruiting one or more students to help shape the lab’s culture and research direction. The research focuses on food web and trophic dynamics in freshwater ecosystems, using diet analysis, stable isotope methods, and related approaches.

Research interests include how climate change and disturbance events such as wildfire alter lake and stream food webs, with possible projects on fish and invertebrate secondary production, braided river channel production, hydrologic connectivity, land use gradients, and comparative aquatic food web structure. Students will be trained in stream ecology, stable isotope methods, quantitative food web analysis, field sampling design, R, and scientific writing.

Funding includes a Department of Biology Teaching Assistantship with a stipend of about $1,888/month (MS) or $2,388/month (PhD), plus a tuition waiver and health insurance. A transition to a Research Assistantship may be possible depending on grant outcomes.

Eligibility highlights: B.S. in ecology, biology, environmental science, or a related field; interest in freshwater ecosystems; ability to work independently and collaboratively; willingness to do fieldwork in variable conditions. Prior research experience and familiarity with R or another programming/statistical environment are preferred.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until 2027-01-31. The formal UND Biology graduate program application is a separate step due 2027-02-15. A January start may be possible for well-qualified applicants who contact the supervisor before October 10 and mention “January Start” in the email subject line.

Funding details

Incoming students will receive a Department of Biology Teaching Assistantship with a stipend of roughly $1,888/month for MS students or $2,388/month for PhD students, plus a tuition waiver and health insurance. A transition to a Research Assistantship is anticipated pending grant success.

What's required

Applicants should have a B.S. in ecology, biology, environmental science, or a related field. The post seeks students with a genuine interest in freshwater ecosystems, willingness to develop independent research skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and willingness to conduct fieldwork in variable conditions. Prior field or laboratory research experience and familiarity with R or another statistical/programming environment are preferred.

How to apply

Email a single PDF to [email protected] with the subject line “GA Position (Last Name)”. Include a 1-page cover letter, CV or resume, and contact information for three references. Apply on a rolling basis until January 31, 2027, and note that formal UND Biology graduate program application is a separate step due February 15.

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