Graduate Position in Marine Biology: The Sutherland Lab at the University of Oregon is inviting applications for a motivated graduate student (MSc or PhD) to join an NSF-funded research project on the feeding ecology of planktonic predators and prey. This research will investigate the influence of cell surfaces on marine microorganism predation by grazing plankton, contributing foundational knowledge for future ocean food web models.
Graduate Student Position in Marine Biology at the University of Oregon
Designation: Graduate Student (MSc or PhD)
Research Area: Marine Biology
Location: Sutherland Lab, University of Oregon, Eugene, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Undergraduate degree in the natural sciences
- Marine field and lab experience
- Quantitative skills, including computer programming and statistics
- Knowledge of marine plankton and microbial ecology (preferred but not required)
- Good communication skills, self-motivation, and resilience
- Willingness to work independently and as part of a team during field research expeditions (7-21 days)
Job Description:
The successful candidate will engage in a combination of field and lab work, spending time at shore-based sites to quantify predation by planktonic organisms. Research will involve controlled laboratory feeding incubations with artificial prey, assessing selectivity, and characterizing marine microbial taxa in the guts of wild-caught suspension feeders using gPCR. The student will work closely with a dynamic, interdisciplinary team and will receive tuition, a stipend, and health benefits through a combination of research fellowship and teaching fellowship funds.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should contact Dr. Kelly Sutherland via email (ksuth@uoregon.edu) and include a CV, an unofficial transcript, and a brief statement outlining research interests and alignment with the position. Promising applicants will be directed to complete a formal application through the UO Department of Biology Graduate Program.
Last Date to Apply: December 1, 2024
