MS and PhD Assistantships: Marine Ecology and Fisheries Florida State University FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory http://www.marinelab.fsu.edu/
Description: Graduate student assistantships (MS or PhD) are available to participate in research projects investigating the ecological dynamics of fish and invertebrates in estuarine and nearshore continental shelf environments. Particular projects are addressing (1) the relationship between river flow, biophysical dynamics, and the functioning of estuarine nursery habitats for juvenile fishes and (2) the ecological and fishery effects of large-scale hypoxia on the northwestern Gulf of Mexico shelf. These projects involve an integration of field surveys, laboratory experiments, and retrospective analysis of historical datasets. Anticipated start date is summer or fall 2009.
Interested students should have a background in ecology, fisheries, marine biology, or a related discipline. Field experience and an interest in developing quantitative skills are strongly desired. Students should apply through the Department of Biological Science at Florida State University (<http://www.bio.fsu.edu/>http://www.bio.fsu.edu/). Further inquiries as well as a CV, cover letter describing your interests, and names and contact information for three references should be sent to Dr. Kevin Craig (<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED], 850-697-8550).
