PhD Graduate Assistantships: Aquatic Community Ecology – Florida

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Agency

Florida International University

Location

N. Miami, FL

Job Category

Graduate Assistantships

Salary

$25k/y

Start Date

08/22/2022

Last Date to Apply

11/30/2022

Website

https://case.fiu.edu/about/directory/profiles/dorn-nathan.html

Description

I'm am looking for 1-2 new doctoral student in my Aquatic ecology lab in Fall 2022. I am looking for independent thinkers and workers who are honest, hard-working and motivated to study population or community ecology in aquatic ecosystems, specifically in wetlands. The PhD projects will involve work on and use of long-term data collected on federal and state funded projects. Topics for research are open, but should involve population ecology or trophic interactions and either effects of invasive species (e.g., fish) or environmental variation (e.g., droughts, floods, nutrients). The position will be supported each year with a Research Assistantship (annual stipend of $25K plus a tuition waiver and health benefits). Successful applicants will have 2-4 years of full RA support and should have access to a graduate Teaching Assistantship as well. Interested students should contact Dr. Nathan Dorn ([email protected]) before officially applying to the PhD program at FIU (https://case.fiu.edu/biology/phd-in-biology/admissions/index.html). Please send a cover letter of intent explaining your interest, suitability and your career goals, plus a resume or CV (including any degrees/scores) and contact information for 3 professional references (professors, supervisors or employers) before November 30, 2021. The subject line of your email should be titled "GRADUATE RESEARCH POSITION." Review of applications will begin November 15th. Minorities and individuals from under-served groups are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

The positions require a Bachelor’s Degree in biology, ecology, and extensive research experience or a completed MS degree. A demonstrated strong work ethic and the ability to conduct field work and data analyses will both be important. The student will become part of a large lab (students and technicians) and therefore the ability to work in a team and independently will be required. Previous scientific writing experience is important. An MS degree and prior research experience with fish, crayfish, or working in wetlands would be desirable. Minimum academic qualifications include an undergraduate GPA > 3.0, a GRE score and three letters of recommendation. A valid driver's license is required.

Contact Person

Dr. Nathan Dorn

Contact eMail

[email protected]

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