Florida International University · Florida · posted 5 days ago
I am looking for a new doctoral student in my Aquatic Ecology lab for Fall 2027 (North Miami, FL). I am looking for a curious independent thinker who is honest, hard-working and motivated to study populations or communities in aquatic ecosystems, specifically in wetlands. The PhD project may involve use of long-term data collected on federal and state-funded monitoring projects. Dissertation topics are partly at the discretion of the student, but some aspect should involve population ecology, invasive fish ecology or trophic interactions of aquatic animals or wading birds in the context of wetland environmental variation (droughts, floods, nutrients). The immediate context of our work is the Everglades wetland of southern Florida. (Current PhD students are studying population dynamics and predator-prey interactions in food webs of temporary wetlands). The position will be supported each year with a combination of research and teaching assistantship (annual stipend of $30,625 plus a tuition waiver and health benefits) with opportunities to apply for fellowships in later years. It may be possible that the position could start earlier in the summer (May-June) as a technician before matriculation. Qualifications: The positions require a bachelor’s degree in biology plus extensive research experience or a completed MS degree in a related field. A demonstrated strong work ethic and the ability to conduct field work and data analyses will both be important. The student will become part of a large lab (students, postdocs and technicians) and therefore having the ability to both work in a team and independently will be required. Previous scientific writing experience is important. An MS degree and prior research experience with ecology and/or work in wetlands are desirable. Minimum academic qualifications include an undergraduate GPA > 3.0 three letters of recommendation. A GRE is helpful, but not required. A valid driver's license is required. Interested students should send their materials to Dr. Nathan Dorn (ndorn@fiu.edu) before officially applying to the PhD program at FIU (https://case.fiu.edu/biology/phd-in-biology/admissions/index.html). Please send a cover letter explaining your research interest, background/suitability and your career goals, and what about my lab is a good fit for your research interest. Also send a resume or CV (including any degrees/scores) and contact information for 3 professional references (professors, supervisors or employers) before December 4, 2026. Review of applications (by Dr. Dorn) will begin in mid-November. Applicants of minority status and underserved groups are encouraged to apply.
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