Funded Ph.D. Student Opportunity: The Phytoplankton Ecology Laboratory at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is currently seeking applications for a Ph.D. student to join their team in the fall of 2024. This opportunity is funded by NOAA and involves research on the impact of multiple stressors, including Karenia brevis blooms, on plankton food-web interactions along the west coast of Florida. The selected student will participate in research cruises, gain experience in various methodologies, and collaborate with professionals in state and federal government as well as academia. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV, unofficial transcripts, and a brief description of their research interests to Dr. Nicole Millette (nmillette@vims.edu). Applicants who will have completed a master’s degree by fall 2024 or have post-undergraduate experience are particularly welcome.
Designation: Ph.D. Student
Research Area: Phytoplankton Ecology and Marine Science
Location: Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), West Coast of Florida
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s degree by fall 2024 is preferred).
- Strong academic background and interest in marine science and phytoplankton ecology.
- Willingness to participate in research cruises and fieldwork.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for collaborative research and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
Job Description:
Funded Ph.D. Student Opportunity in VIMS Phytoplankton Ecology Laboratory
- Conduct research on plankton food-web interactions in the presence of multiple stressors, including Karenia brevis blooms.
- Participate in research cruises and gain hands-on experience in various field and laboratory methodologies.
- Collaborate with a diverse group of professionals from state and federal government agencies and academic institutions.
- Opportunities to learn and contribute to field experiments, including dilution experiments, prey removal experiments, light-dark bottle experiments, and plankton identification.
- Opportunities to engage in laboratory experiments, including culturing toxic dinoflagellates, controlling pH in experimental bottles, and toxin analysis.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following application materials to Dr. Nicole Millette at nmillette@vims.edu:
- CV
- Unofficial transcripts
- Short description of research interests and reasons for applying to the position
Last Date for Apply: Applications will be accepted until position filled.
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For More Information:
- VIMS Graduate Program: VIMS Graduate Program
- VIMS Phytoplankton Ecology Laboratory: VIMS Phytoplankton Ecology Laboratory
