Location: Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Tulane University, New Orleans
Start Date: Summer or Fall, 2011 Project: Applications are invited for a highly motivated Ph.D. student to conduct an interdisciplinary research project studying the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on marine zooplankton or on the larval stages of fish or crustaceans. Research questions will be developed by the student and may range from population dynamics to species distribution and diversity patterns. The project will involve analysis of plankton samples that have been collected various distances from the spill site over time and collection of new samples. The student will also work on incorporation of results from this analysis into a fine-scale hydrodynamics computer model of larval dispersal of the Gulf of Mexico. Qualifications: A bachelors degree in a related field is required. Previous experience with zooplankton identification and/or experience with computer programming preferred, but training for either task can be provided for an enthusiastic and well-qualified candidate. Salary and Benefits: Full tuition scholarships and health insurance for successful applicants are provided. Support of $21,000 to $25,000 per year is provided by teaching assistantships and research assistantships when available. Please submit a Curriculum Vitae, GRE scores, and a cover letter to Dr. Caz Taylor (c...@tulane.edu) by Dec 15 2010 for consideration.
