Florida State University, Department of Biological Science, Williams Lab · Florida · assistantship · posted today
The Williams Lab in the Department of Biological Science at Florida State University is recruiting a PhD student interested in community ecology to join the lab starting in Fall 2027. The PhD student would study resource-consumer interactions between seed-producing trees (such as pines and oaks) and seed-consuming vertebrates (mainly mice). Potential research topics include temporal resource dynamics, diet analysis, vertebrate population dynamics, interactions among multiple trophic levels, and/or fire ecology. Students will have the opportunity to conduct fieldwork in the longleaf pine savannas of northern Florida and/or southern Georgia. Applicants should have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in ecology, environmental science, biology, or a related field. Prior experience with fieldwork, data analysis, and scientific writing is preferred. To apply, email Dr. Peter Williams (pwilliams15@fsu.edu) by November 1st, 2026 with the subject line "Prospective PhD Student". Include (1) your CV or resume, (2) a one-page cover letter summarizing your research background, research interests, and why you are interested in joining the lab, and (3) contact information for 2-3 professional references. Zoom interviews will be scheduled with the most competitive applicants. Selected applicants will then be asked to officially apply to the FSU biology graduate program by December 1st. Peter Williams, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Biological Science Florida State University pwilliamsecology.com
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