We are seeking a PhD student to begin in Fall 2025. The student will be supervised by Dr. Tal Ben-Horin, Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University. This position is based at the Center for Marine Sciences and Technology in coastal North Carolina.
Research will focus on harmful algal blooms and the ephemeral accumulation and depuration of algae-produced toxins in estuary food webs. This work is part of the new NSF and NIEHS-supported North Carolina Center for Coastal Algae, People, and the Environment (NC C-CAPE). Our center focuses on public health challenges associated with global change and harmful algal blooms in coastal waters. The PhD student will work with Dr. Ben-Horin and center collaborators on real-time monitoring of plankton communities in the Tar-Pamlico estuary and address how and when algae toxins accumulate in seafood. This project involves extensive fieldwork, including scientific diving at Pamlico Sound's biodiverse oyster sanctuaries (AAUS <https://www.aaus.org/> certification is ideal), and is a great opportunity for students interested in trophic ecology and natural history with broad implications for environmental toxicology and public health. Applicants should have a background in many of the following: marine ecology, fish and wildlife science, fisheries management, ecological modeling and statistics, and clear written and oral communication. Applicants should be highly motivated, prepared to conduct independent research, and enthusiastic about working across diverse teams to address critical issues of coastal change. To apply, please email Dr. Ben-Horin (tben...@ncsu.edu <mailto:tben...@ncsu.edu> ) describing your interest in the project and prior experiences that have prepared you for graduate work. The position comes with a full tuition waiver, a competitive graduate stipend ($34K per year for the 2024-2025 academic year), and health insurance. The application deadline is December 1. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. No responses expected off-hours Tal Ben-Horin (he/him/his) Assistant Professor Department of Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine Center for Marine Sciences and Technology North Carolina State University 303 College Circle Morehead City, NC 28557 Phone: (252) 222-6312 | Email: tben...@ncsu.edu <mailto:tben...@ncsu.edu> Lab Website <https://shellfishpathology.wordpress.ncsu.edu/> | Zoom Meeting Link <https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/5059082587> To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
