University of Texas Marine Science Institute · Texas · assistantship · posted today
A graduate student position (MS or PhD) is available to work with Dr. Kelly Dorgan at University of Texas Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, TX, starting in Fall 2027. Research in the lab integrates ecology, biomechanics (including engineering theory and methods), geotechnical engineering, and invertebrate behavior, morphology and physiology. This position will focus on infaunal community structure and function as part of a collaborative project studying how infaunal animals modify geotechnical and geoacoustic properties of marine sediments. 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. 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 kelly.dorgan@austin.utexas.edu
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