Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Graduate student position, sediment ecology

Posted on December 8, 2021
Expires: February 01, 2022

A graduate student position (MS or PhD) is available to work with Dr. Kelly Dorgan at Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Dauphin Island, AL, starting in fall 2022 or spring 2023. This project focuses on bioturbation and ecosystem engineering, specifically how worms and other sediment infauna mix sediment and modify sediment structure. Research in the lab integrates ecology, biomechanics (including engineering theory and methods), geotechnical engineering, and invertebrate behavior, morphology and physiology.

I am looking for an enthusiastic student with research experience, ideally with invertebrates, and strong quantitative skills. Experience in programming in Matlab, R, and/or Arduino is desired but not required. Our interdisciplinary approach to science benefits from a lab group with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experience. Students with strong backgrounds in biology or marine science who also have expertise in other sciences (math, physics/engineering, geology, etc.), creative writing or arts, or technical skills (workshop, electronics, etc.) are especially encouraged to apply. We welcome candidates who understand the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups in higher education, and strongly urge candidates who have engaged in professional and/or public service contributions that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply.

For more information about the lab, see https://polychaetes.weebly.com/. If you are interested in applying or learning more about the position, please send a short email summarizing your research interests and relevant experience and a copy of your CV to kdorgan@disl.org.

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