Dr. Elizabeth North, based at the UMCES Horn Point Laboratory, invites applications for a Graduate Research Assistant (MS or PhD) to contribute to an innovative program that explores the impact of harmful algae, temperature, and low dissolved oxygen on the West Florida Shelf. The objective of the graduate student’s research will be to predict the influence of climate change on the habitat volume of living resources on the West Florida Shelf. This research will involve conducting a literature review of fish and shellfish physiological tolerances, adapting and running the HabVol model, and determining which species and Marine Protected Areas may be most impacted by climate change. This position provides an outstanding opportunity for a student to develop skills in high-performance computing, visualization, and science in support of fisheries management using software tools like Fortran, R and Python.
Key Information
- Start Date: January, 2025
- Location: Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, Maryland. The lab is located on more than 800 acres on the banks of the Choptank River providing a beautiful natural setting for conducting world-class environmental research.
Qualifications
Minimum: BA, BS, or MS in biology, ecology, environmental science, fisheries or wildlife science, or a related field. Proficiency in reading scientific literature.
Preferred: Experience in computer modeling and proficiency in computer programs like Fortran, R, and/or Python.
Position Benefits
- The annual stipend is approximately $34,681, with benefits and tuition included.
- Support is guaranteed for 2.5 years. Opportunities for additional funding exist through research and teaching assistantships at Horn Point Laboratory.
Program Information
Successful candidates will enroll through the Marine, Estuarine, and Environmental Sciences (MEES) graduate program at the University of Maryland College Park. While the student's location will be at the Horn Point Laboratory, graduate classes are offered in person and virtually by professors across the MEES program.
Application Deadline for the MEES program: September 30, 2024 for the spring semester 2025.
How to Apply
To express interest, please email Dr. North at enorth@umces.edu with the following:
- “Graduate student inquiry” in the subject line
- Cover letter expressing interest in the position, relevant research experience, and career goals
- Your curriculum vitae
- Unofficial college transcripts
A subset of candidates will be contacted by Dr. North for further discussions. Some of these candidates will be invited to formally apply to the MEES program by September 15, 2024.
Diversity and Inclusion
Dr. North is deeply committed to foster diversity in science and strongly encourages students from traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM to apply.
Information about HPL and UMCES can be found at: https://www.umces.edu/hpl and at https://www.umces.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion. UMCES is an affirmative action EOE. Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal-opportunity employer. The Center's policies, programs, and activities conform with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, Center Administration, Cambridge, MD 21613.
Location:
Horn Point Laboratory
Contact Name:
Dr. Elizabeth North
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