Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship in Biological Oceanography /
Zooplankton Ecology
University of Washington
School of Oceanography
I am seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. student for a graduate
assistantship in Biological Oceanography at the University of Washington
(UW) to develop a research program within the framework of an NSF-funded
study of the effects of hypoxia on predator-prey interactions, energy
flow through food webs, and ecosystem dynamics with a focus on marine
meso-zooplankton. The position will begin in Summer (preferably) or Fall
2012. The successful candidate will develop interdisciplinary research
focused on biological oceanography, do field and laboratory work, and
collaborate closely with a team of researchers at the UW (Oceanography
and Fisheries departments). The successful candidate will be encouraged
to present their research at international conferences and prepare their
work for publication in highly-ranked peer-reviewed journals.
Interested students should have a strong background in science and a
proven record of excellent written and quantitative skills. The
assistantship will have an excellent stipend relative to the
cost-of-living, full tuition remission, health insurance, and guaranteed
funding as long as successful progress towards the degree is maintained.
The School of Oceanography at the UW in Seattle is a national leader in
oceanographic research and the education of graduate and undergraduate
students. Locally, numerous opportunities for collaboration exist with
agencies such as NOAA, Washington Fish and Wildlife, and the Washington
Department of Ecology, as well as other University departments. Seattle
is a vibrant city located on Puget Sound between the Olympic and Cascade
mountain ranges with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, a
diverse urban culture, and an outstanding standard of living.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should begin by sending a cover letter outlining
your interests and experience as pertain to this position, CV, and
copies of recent GRE scores and college transcripts (if available) to:
[email protected]. For more information on my laboratory and
research interests, please see: http://faculty.washington.edu/~jkeister.
For more information on the UW School of Oceanography see:
http://www.ocean.washington.edu.
Applications must officially be submitted through the University of
Washington Graduate School:
http://www.ocean.washington.edu/academics/prospective-grad.html by Jan.
18, 2012
