MS Graduate Assistantship: Impediments to Behavioral Change to Minimize Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species Agency Michigan State University Location Department of Fisheries & Wildlife Michigan State University East Lansing MI http://www.fw.msu.edu/ Job Category Graduate Assistantship Salary M.S. Approximately $23,500/year + Tuition and Health Benefits Start Date 15 May 2020 (potentially earlier if available) Last Date to Apply 15 April 2020, or until filled Description Outreach has not been as effective as desired in motivating anglers and boaters to take actions to reduce the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). The goals of this project are to determine their awareness of AIS issues and decontamination practices, identify impediments to adopting positive behaviors, and identify strategies to improve the effectiveness of outreach. The graduate student involved with this project will take a leading role in developing and implementing surveys of anglers and boaters, analyzing data collected, and writing grant reports. The student will work with the project team of academic and Michigan Department of Natural Resources agency staff to develop and test outreach materials. The student will have responsibility for supervising at least one research assistant, and coordinating with other team members in data collection. Qualifications B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife, Environmental Science, Community Engagement, Natural Resource Management or related field GPA of 3.0 at a minimum, GPA of 3.2 or greater is increasingly competitive Strong interest in natural resource management and the human dimensions component of resource management. Applicant must be excited to work with the public to achieve management goals. Applicant must be self‐motivated, hard‐working, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical, and applicants must be comfortable working with a team of academic and government agency partners. A valid driver’s license is essential as travel between the Michigan State University campus and study areas is required. Send cover letter, resume, GRE scores, and copies of academic records to: Dr. Daniel Hayes ([log in to unmask]) Contact Persons Dr. Daniel Hayes, lead investigator Dr. Jo Latimore Dr. Meredith Gore Contact Phone 517‐432‐3781 Contact e-mail [log in to unmask]