University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Controlling Copepod Populations for Water Reuse
Freshwater supplies in the US have seen tremendous declines over the last
several decades. Consequently, water used for aquaculture purposes will need to
be reused in the near future. However, water reused in ponds needs to be free of
larval fish predators, intermediate disease hosts, as well as disease organisms.
Investigating methods to control cyclopoid copepods, known larval fish
predators, in water destined for reuse is essential. Several aquaculture ponds
throughout Arkansas will be monitored over a production cycle to determine
copepod population cycles. Toxicity tests to several compounds will be tested to
determine methods of control.
Responsibilities: The successful applicant
will conduct her/his M.S. degree research on cyclopoid copepod population
dynamics and the toxicity of various chemicals to them.
Qualifications: B.S. in aquaculture,
fisheries, or related field, minimum GPA of 3.0, and GRE score of 1,000+ (verbal
+ quantitative). Minimum TOEFL score of 500 for international students. The
student needs to enjoy the combination of field and laboratory work.
Salary: Year 1 $17,800; Year 2 $18,800.
Closing Date: Applications will be
considered until a candidate is selected.
Contact: Please complete graduate
application materials and assistantship application forms (
http://www.uaex.edu/aqfi )
and send to:
Dr. Anita M. Kelly
Aquaculture/Fisheries Center
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
1200 N. University Drive; Mail Slot 4912
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Phone: (501)676-3124
Email: akelly@uaex.edu
Web Site: http://www.uaex.edu/aqfi/
E-MAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE USE THE E-MAIL CONTACT FOR
QUESTIONS ONLY.