PhD Positions: Fish Ecology

Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
West Lafayette, IN, USA

Closing Date: Jan 15, 2027

Web Address: https://www.purdue.edu/fnr/hook/

Description

Description:

The Höök lab (purdue.edu/fnr/hook) at Purdue University is seeking PhD students to participate in funded projects targeting Great Lakes and large river 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) in West Lafayette, IN.

 

Specific research topics include:

 

1. Evaluating effects of ecosystem changes on early life dynamics of Lake Michigan fishes.
2. Exploring fish movement and commercial fishery harvest in large Indiana rivers.

 

 

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 2027).

 

How to Apply:

The positions will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please respond by 13-November-2026 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 (thook@purdue.edu).

 

For more information please contact:

Tomas Höök

thook@purdue.edu 

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