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From: Fielder, David (DNR) <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 2:34 PM
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Subject: FW: Grad Assistantships: Fish Ecology, Purdue University


If you have any recent or soon-to-be graduates who are looking for graduate school opportunities, here are some at the Hook Lab at Purdue. I am familiar with the Saginaw Bay Reef part of the project list if anyone would like to know more.



Thanks.



                    -Dave



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David G. Fielder Ph.D

Fisheries Research Biologist
Alpena Fisheries Research Station
Michigan DNR
160 E. Fletcher
Alpena, MI 49707

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From: Tomas O Hook <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 10:23 AM
Subject: Grad Assistantships: Fish Ecology, Purdue University



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Please consider sharing the attached grad assistantship posting with potentially interested students.



Thanks in advance,

Tomas



Tomas Höök

Professor and Department Head

Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources ag.purdue.edu/fnr<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/ag.purdue.edu/fnr__;!!HXCxUKc!zPM3BZLUzzGz7_NzaqdJVCaCy_MHNn3xkCYrqDWQkKX74-HRtQrWtP6yf4cIbDMO_oitgilKnhMoLoZ5HhMsvg$>

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PhD and MS Assistantships: Fish Ecology

Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources

West Lafayette, IN, USA



Description:

The Höök lab at Purdue University is seeking PhD and MS students to participate in new funded projects targeting Great Lakes fish ecology. Projects involve an integration of field sampling, laboratory studies, and quantitative analyses. Students will partner with state and federal agencies and collaborate with academic researchers. Selected individuals will enroll in Purdue University’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (www.ag.purdue.edu/fnr<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.ag.purdue.edu/fnr__;!!HXCxUKc!zPM3BZLUzzGz7_NzaqdJVCaCy_MHNn3xkCYrqDWQkKX74-HRtQrWtP6yf4cIbDMO_oitgilKnhMoLob8AvUnww$>) in West Lafayette, IN.



Specific research topics include:



1.      Evaluating effects of ecosystem changes on early life dynamics of Lake Michigan fishes.

2.      Exploring trophic variation and connectivity among fishes in large lakes.

3.      Assessing fish reproductive utilization of restored reef habitat.





Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications include a BS/BA (MS is preferred, but not required for PhD position) in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries Science, or related field; GPA of 3.2 or greater.



Salary:

Assistantships include 12-month stipend, full tuition coverage, and insurance.



Start date:

Flexible (between April-Aug 2026).



How to Apply:

The positions will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please respond by 12-November-2025 and submit cover letter, CV, GRE scores (preferred but not required; unofficial is fine), transcript (unofficial), and names and contact information for three references to Tomas Höök ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>).



For more information please contact:

Tomas Höök

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Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All interested individuals are encouraged to apply.