MS Graduate Teaching Assistant in Fish Ecology at Arkansas Tech University 2026

The Hecke Lab at Arkansas Tech University’s Department of Biology and Earth Sciences invites applications for a fully funded MS Graduate Teaching Assistant position in Fish Ecology starting Spring 2026. The research focuses on diet, habitat differences, and morphometrics of Etheostoma sp. in the Illinois Bayou watershed to inform conservation and management.

Summary:

1. Application Deadline: October 30, 2025
2. Value: $14,000 per year + Tuition Waiver
3. Study Level: Master’s
4. Sponsor: Hecke Lab, Arkansas Tech University
5. Course to Study: Fisheries and Wildlife Science (MSFWS)
6. Eligible Country: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for MS Graduate Teaching Assistant in Fish Ecology at Arkansas Tech University 2026

1. Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife, or a related field
2. GPA of at least 3.0
3. Coursework in fisheries management and statistics
4. Valid U.S. driver’s license
5. (Preferred) Experience with fish sampling and R for data analysis

Benefits of MS Graduate Teaching Assistant in Fish Ecology at Arkansas Tech University 2026

1. Full tuition waiver
2. Annual stipend starting at $14,000
3. Research experience in aquatic ecology and conservation biology

How to Apply

Prepare one PDF containing:

1. Cover letter (research interests, goals, and experience)
2. CV/Resume
3. Contact details for three references

Email your application to Dr. Kyler Hecke at khecke@atu.edu.

Applications are reviewed as received; interviews start early October 2025.

For more information, view the Arkansas Tech University Master's Scholarship

Application Deadline

30, October 2025

Application Link(s)

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