Position Title: One Ph.D. to work in the Fisheries Ecology and Ecosystem Dynamics (FEED) Lab of Dr. Jeff Plumlee at Louisiana State University. Start date is Summer of 2025; however, can be earlier in 2025 if project needs arise. Compensation: Competitive 12-month stipend and tuition coverage.
Responsibilities: The student(s) will work closely with state agencies, recreational and commercial fishers, as well as academic collaborators to work on funded research broadly investigating the ecological relationships of fishery-important species and the human dimensions surrounding their respective fisheries. Funding for projects focusing on marine and estuarine finfish fisheries is available for students and projects are widely open to discussion based on the students' interest. The student(s) will use a variety of research techniques including (but not exclusive to), natural biogeochemical markers, long-term fishery-independent data analysis, manipulative field experimentation, mail and internet surveys. Each student-led project will use a combination of multiple orthogonal methods as a part of their research. Students should expect to be exposed to a wide range of skills, data collection methods, and analytical tools as a part of their studies. All research conducted by the FEED Lab will incorporate the dissemination of the students' findings to stakeholders as a part of their graduate responsibilities. Required Qualifications: - A M.S. in ecology, biology, fisheries/aquatic science or a suitable equivalent (other degree programs will be considered). - Demonstrated experience in written and verbal communication. - Basic understanding of the programming language R and a formalized introduction to biostatistics. To Apply: Contact Dr. Jeff Plumlee (jplum...@agcenter.lsu.edu<mailto:jplum...@agcenter.lsu.edu>) with applications. Applications should include 1) a cover letter, 2) three references, 3) unofficial transcripts, and optional 4) GRE scores; all four components should be merged into a single PDF document. Please contact with any questions or inquiries about the position. Closing Date: Application reviews will begin February 15th, 2025 and continue until both positions have been filled. For more information or questions: Dr. Jeff Plumlee Louisiana State University - Agricultural Center jplum...@agcenter.lsu.edu<mailto:jplum...@agcenter.lsu.edu> https://fishecodynamicslab.wixsite.com/home [cid:image001.png@01DB4A56.6AC6ADD0] To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
