GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP
On-Farm Composting and Vermiculture of Fish Manure and
Mortalities for Aquaculture Farms
Position Description:
The University of Idaho Agricultural Engineering Department
has graduate research assistant position available for a
research project concerning composting of fish manure and
fish mortalities. The research assistant will help design
and conduct laboratory experiments with the following
objects: (1) determine the composting characteristics of
fish manure; (2) develop recipes for amending fish manure
and mortalities with other suitable materials; and (3)
evaluate vermiculture (worm composting) as an option for
treating fish manure. The research assistant will also
assist in establishing and collecting data from field-scale
experiments on participating aquaculture farms. The field-
scale experiments will evaluate methods and handling
procedures for on-farm composting and vermicomposting of
fish manure and fish mortalities. The position is for two
years, with the possibility of an extension.
Qualifications:
B.S. or M.S. in agricultural, biological, environmental, or
equivalent engineering discipline. Candidates with an
aquaculture or environmental science background will also
be considered. A strong interest in aquaculture or waste
management is desired.
Stipend:
$10,000 to $11,000 per year
Contact:
Robert Rynk or Thomas Hess
Agricultural Engineering Department
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID 83844-2040
Tel: (208) 885-6183
Fax: (208) 885-7908
E-Mail: agengr@uidaho.edu
Starting Date: January, 1995 or when a suitable candidate
is found.