Dr. Michael Martinez-Colon, assistant professor in the School of the
Environment at Florida A&M University (FAMU) in Tallahassee-FL, is
seeking a graduate student (preferably PhD) to begin in Spring 2018
(preferably) or Summer 2018.
Research will focus on the application of benthic foraminifera as
bioindicators of water quality in coral reefs from Puerto Rico. The main
purpose is to implement the FORAM Index as part of the coral reef
monitoring efforts at Jobos Bay (National Estuarine Research Reserve).
The student will conduct field work at one or more reefs in Jobos Bay.
In addition, the student will be engaged in the following activities:
- should be able to swim
- diving (if student is not certified, funding is available for Open
Water SCUBA certification)
- sediment sampling
- water column sampling
- TOC, TN, TP, NO3, NO2, PO3 analysis
- microscope work
- foraminiferal ecology
- statistics
Preferable, applicants should have a background in any of the following:
ecology, biology, environmental science, geology, marine science, and
field work. Applicants should be highly motivated and prepared to
conduct independent field and laboratory research.
Full applications to FAMU’s Graduate School are due on November 1 (begin
in Spring 2018) or March 1 (begin Summer 2018). However, interested
applicants should initially contact Dr. Martinez-Colon
(michael.marti...@famu.edu <mailto:michael.marti...@famu.edu>) in
advance of the deadline. Include the
following: CV, unofficial transcript, and a brief statement that
describes your interest in the position. Please include questions you
have about the research, etc. Applicants are strongly encouraged to
first peruse the lab website and publications prior to contact
(http://www.foramlaboratory.com <http://www.foramlaboratory.com>).
The position comes with a full tuition waiver, a competitive 12 month
stipend, and health insurance provided by FAMU. Funding for field work,
sample analysis, travel, lodging, etc. will be provided by Dr. Martinez-
Colon’s funded project. Funding for summer field work expenses and
conference attendance is available.
Michael Martínez-Colón, PhD
Assistant Professor
School of the Environment
Florida A&M University
FSH Science Research Center, RM306B
1515 South MLK Blvd, Tallahassee, FL, 32307
Main: (850)-561-2134 <tel:%28850%29%20561-2134>
www.foramlaboratory.com <http://www.foramlaboratory.com/> ;
www.famu.edu/soe/martinez <http://www.famu.edu/soe/martinez>
*"Providing opportunities for students to achieve their goals in Science"*
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google scholar: http://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=mFmn3qcAAAAJ
linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmartinezcolon
research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael_Martinez-Colon
Research Advisory Committee- Jobos Bay Ntnl. Estuarine Research Reserve
in Puerto Rico
http://drna.pr.gov/jbnerr/
Advisory Board Member- Savannah River Environmental Sciences Field Station
http://www.cnrt.scsu.edu/fieldstation/
Board of Directors- Rock Detective Geoscience Education
www.rockdetective.org <http://www.rockdetective.org/>
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