Two M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship
Aquaculture/Fisheries Center
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Assistantship in Aquaculture market and marketing
To study the consumers preference for Asian Carps (live and fresh) in ethnic markets
Arkansas is the second leading aquaculture producing state in the U.S. and is the birthplace of warmwater aquaculture. The aquaculture industry is a major segment of agriculture in Arkansas and is important to the statewide economy. Market and marketing issues are at the forefront of industry concerns. In order to expand aquaculture market, it is essential to design products that match consumer preference and to encourage consumers recognition and acceptance of new or different products.
Responsibilities: The successful applicant will conduct his/her M.S. degree research on the above topic.
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. Minor in economics and /or training in quantitative analysis will be plus.
Salary: Year 1 $15,320; Year 2 $16,320.
Closing Date: Applications will be considered until a candidate is selected (potential starting time of summer 2008).
Contact: Please complete graduate application materials and assistantship application forms ( www.uaex.edu/agriculture/aqfi) and send to:
Dr. Madan M Dey
Professor
Aquaculture/Fisheries Center
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
1200 N. University Drive, Mail Slot 4912 Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Phone: (870) 575-8108
Email: mdey@uaex.edu
Web site: http://www.uaex.edu/aqfi/
