[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in Fish Ecology available

[Benjamin Walther]

A PhD position in the field of fish ecology is available in the lab of 
Dr. Benjamin Walther at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC). 
 The position will start in Fall 2018. Research topics are flexible, but 
would generally fall within current lab interests, including: fish 
migration, habitat use and trophic dynamics; hypoxia effects on fishes; 
otolith chemistry and stable isotopes; and carbonate chemistry.

The PhD position will be supported through the Marine Biology degree program at 
TAMU-CC.  Information about this program is online at 
http://marinebiology.tamucc.edu/

Interested students should send:  (1) a CV, (2) copies of unofficial 
transcripts and (3) a cover letter describing experience, potential 
research interests, and general career goals to Dr. Benjamin Walther at 
benjamin.walt...@tamucc.edu by MARCH 1st 2018

ABOUT THE LAB:  We conduct research on a variety of topics related to 
fish ecology, migration, habitat use and population connectivity. This 
work generally focuses on using the “natural tag” properties of 
carbonate hard parts such as otoliths in marine and diadromous fishes to 
examine patterns of migration, dispersal, and life history dynamics of 
species with mobile phases.  This field has grown exponentially in the 
past couple of decades, yet significant unknowns remain about highly 
migratory or dispersive species, particularly in the marine environment. 
Otolith chemistry has the potential to reveal key information about 
identity and movement patterns that is essential for the effective 
management of exploited species and ecosystems. 

We are located at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi in the 
Department of Life Sciences. We collaborate with the Texas Parks and 
Wildlife CCA Marine Development Center in Corpus Christi, TX. We also 
work closely with members of the University of Texas Jackson School of 
Geosciences, which houses an array of analytical instruments including 
laser ablation ICP-MS (multiple and single collectors), TIMS, and 
isotope ratio mass spectrometers.

Further information about the Walther Lab can be found online at:
www.sites.google.com/site/waltherfishlab

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position in Fish Ecology

[Benjamin Walther]

A PhD position in the field of fish ecology is available in the lab of 
Dr. Benjamin Walther at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC).  
Positions will start in Fall 2017. Research topics are flexible, but 
would generally fall within current lab interests, including: fish 
migration, habitat use and trophic dynamics; hypoxia effects on fishes; 
otolith chemistry and stable isotopes; and chemical marking techniques 
for aquaculture applications.

The PhD position will be supported through the Marine Biology degree 
program at TAMU-CC.  Information about this program is online at 
http://marinebiology.tamucc.edu/

Interested students should send:  (1) a CV, (2) copies of unofficial 
transcripts and (3) a cover letter describing experience, potential 
research interests, and general career goals to Dr. Benjamin Walther at 
benjamin.walt...@tamucc.edu

ABOUT THE LAB:  We conduct research on a variety of topics related to 
fish ecology, migration, habitat use and population connectivity. This 
work generally focuses on using the “natural tag” properties of 
carbonate hard parts such as otoliths in marine and diadromous fishes to 
examine patterns of migration, dispersal, and life history dynamics of 
species with mobile phases.  This field has grown exponentially in the 
past couple of decades, yet significant unknowns remain about highly 
migratory or dispersive species, particularly in the marine environment.  
Otolith chemistry has the potential to reveal key information about 
identity and movement patterns that is essential for the effective 
management of exploited species and ecosystems. 

We are located at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi in the 
Department of Life Sciences. We collaborate with the Texas Parks and 
Wildlife CCA Marine Development Center in Corpus Christi, TX for 
experimental work with larval and juvenile fishes. We also work closely 
with members of the University of Texas Jackson School of Geosciences, 
which houses an array of analytical instruments including laser ablation 
ICP-MS (multiple and single collectors), TIMS, and isotope ratio mass 
spectrometers.

Further information about the Walther Lab can be found online at: 
www.sites.google.com/site/waltherfishlab

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in fish ecology at ZMT Bremen

[Sebastian Ferse]

Please circulate:

 

The Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Ecology GmbH (www.zmt-bremen.de) in
Bremen is a member of the Leibniz Association, which is supported by the
German Federal and State Governments. Through its research, Leibniz-ZMT GmbH
contributes to developing science-based strategies for sustainable use of
tropical coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, coral reefs, sea grass
meadows as well as rivers, estuaries and the adjacent coastal waters. It
addresses issues related to the functioning of these habitats, their
interactions with the hinterland and the open ocean as well as their
response to anthropogenic interventions and climate change. To cover the
entire complexity of interactions between humans and the environment, the
ZMT conducts research with an interdisciplinary approach, which includes
both natural science and social science working groups. 

 

Leibniz-ZMT GmbH currently offers a PhD-position in the field of fish
ecology

Large areas of SE Asian peatlands are located mainly in the coastal plains
on the islands of Sumatra. During the past decades, the rapid decline of
peat swamp forests exceeds that of mangroves and tropical rain forests. It
is most likely that these peat swamps will disappear within the next ~100
years.

As in most tropical floodplains there is a tendency to permanent or
periodical hypoxia in the water. Low pH and dissolved oxygen concentrations
are indicative of a generally unfavorable environment for fish. If fish
survive and reproduce under such conditions special adaptation strategies do
occur. 

It is the main topic of the study to study the impact of these two
parameters and their synergetic effect on fish occurring naturally in peat
swamps.

 

Requirements 

-  Excellent aquatic biologist with field work experience 

-  Eagerness to work for several months in the tropics

-  Language skills in Indonesian Bahasa would be helpful in the
field

Applications should include a short outline of research interests and
experience, two letters of reference, and a complete CV by email in a single
pdf-file. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. For financial
reasons we cannot refund travel expenses. 

ZMT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons with comparable
qualification receive preferential status. Applicants of any nationality are
eligible to apply for this position. Applicants should hold a Master or
“Diploma” degree as specified above. We seek excellent and highly motivated
candidates with team spirit and interest in multidisciplinary research.
Proficiency in English is mandatory. The position is for a 3-year period.
Salary will be according to the German TV-L E13 (50%). The call is open
until filled with an initial application review date of December 1st, 2011. 

 

Contact

Prof. Ulrich Saint-Paul, Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Ecology,
Fahrenheitstraße 6, 28359 Bremen, Germany 

+49 421 2380022,  
ulrich.saint-p...@zmt-bremen.de, www.zmt-bremen.de

 

 

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Dr. Sebastian Ferse


Leibniz-Zentrum für Marine Tropenökologie (ZMT) GmbH
Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Ecology
Fahrenheitstrasse 6
D-28359 Bremen
Germany
 
Phone: +49-421-238 00 28
Fax: +49-421-238 00 30
Mobile: +49-1577-237 9259
e-mail: sebastian.fe...@zmt-bremen.de




 

Leibniz-Zentrum für Marine Tropenökologie (ZMT) GmbH

 

Fahrenheitstraße 6

28359 Bremen

Deutschland

Tel. +49(0)421 238 00-0

Fax +49(0)421 238 00-30

www.zmt-bremen.de
 

 

Sitz der Gesellschaft: Bremen

Registergericht: Amtsgericht Bremen

Handelsregister Nr. HRB 25746 HB

Steuer-Nr. 71/607/12036

USt.-IdNr. DE 266278207

 

 

Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrates:

Dr. Walter Dörhage

 

Geschäftsführerin:

Prof. Dr. Hildegard Westphal