Aquaculture/Fisheries Center
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Performance Evaluation of Water Circulators for Split-Pond Systems
Description: Split pond systems (SPS) have been proposed as an alternative culture method to increase the efficiency of pond aquaculture production. Unlike conventional ponds, fish are confined in a relatively small area (20% of total pond area) and the remaining area (80%) is used as an algal growth basin that serves as a water treatment area. Water is actively circulated between the two sections during the daytime. As fish are confined in the relatively small basin at rather high densities, the water circulator is indispensable and critical for maintaining fish in SPS. Appropriate design and performance evaluation of water circulators are needed in order to enhance the productivity in SPS. The student thesis will evaluate the performance of water circulators as it relates to the production efficiency of channel and hybrid catfish in SPS. A mixture of laboratory and field responsibilities will serve students with an interest to apply basic biology and engineering principles in an applied aquaculture setting.
Qualifications: M.S. in aquaculture, fisheries, biology, or related field, minimum GPA of 3.0, and GRE score of 1,000+ (verbal + quantitative) for GRE exams prior to Nov 1, 2011 and GRE of 290+ (verbal + quantitative) for GRE exams after Nov 1, 2011 are required for regular admission. Applicants with scores below the regular admission and substantial experience are also encouraged. Minimum TOEFL score of 550 for international students. Strong writing skills and computer proficiency are required. Demonstrated experiences with maintenance of animals/livestock, familiarity with aquaculture, analytical laboratory experience, and basic plumbing and construction skills are all desirable qualifications.
Stipend: $17,800 year 1; $18,800 year 2; in-state tuition.
Closing Date: Applications will be considered until a candidate is selected.
Descriptions of application procedures and necessary forms can be found at the UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries Center website, http://www.uaex.edu/aqfi/. For further information on this specific opportunity please contact:
Dr. Jeonghwan Park Aquaculture/Fisheries Center
1200 N. University Drive, Mailstop 4912 University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
E-mail: jpark@uaex.edu (preferred)
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Performance Evaluation of Water Circulators for Split-Pond Systems
Description: Split pond systems (SPS) have been proposed as an alternative culture method to increase the efficiency of pond aquaculture production. Unlike conventional ponds, fish are confined in a relatively small area (20% of total pond area) and the remaining area (80%) is used as an algal growth basin that serves as a water treatment area. Water is actively circulated between the two sections during the daytime. As fish are confined in the relatively small basin at rather high densities, the water circulator is indispensable and critical for maintaining fish in SPS. Appropriate design and performance evaluation of water circulators are needed in order to enhance the productivity in SPS. The student thesis will evaluate the performance of water circulators as it relates to the production efficiency of channel and hybrid catfish in SPS. A mixture of laboratory and field responsibilities will serve students with an interest to apply basic biology and engineering principles in an applied aquaculture setting.
Qualifications: M.S. in aquaculture, fisheries, biology, or related field, minimum GPA of 3.0, and GRE score of 1,000+ (verbal + quantitative) for GRE exams prior to Nov 1, 2011 and GRE of 290+ (verbal + quantitative) for GRE exams after Nov 1, 2011 are required for regular admission. Applicants with scores below the regular admission and substantial experience are also encouraged. Minimum TOEFL score of 550 for international students. Strong writing skills and computer proficiency are required. Demonstrated experiences with maintenance of animals/livestock, familiarity with aquaculture, analytical laboratory experience, and basic plumbing and construction skills are all desirable qualifications.
Stipend: $17,800 year 1; $18,800 year 2; in-state tuition.
Closing Date: Applications will be considered until a candidate is selected.
Descriptions of application procedures and necessary forms can be found at the UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries Center website, http://www.uaex.edu/aqfi/. For further information on this specific opportunity please contact:
Dr. Jeonghwan Park Aquaculture/Fisheries Center
1200 N. University Drive, Mailstop 4912 University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
E-mail: jpark@uaex.edu (preferred)
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