[Coral-List] MS/PHD opportunities in marine population connectivity, coral reproductive biology, mesophotic reefs

[Daniel Holstein]

Daniel Holstein is seeking motivated graduate students (MSc. or PhD) to join his lab at Louisiana State University (LSU), in the Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences (DOCS) and the College of the Coast & Environment (CC&E) in Fall 2018. Research topics are largely open, but should complement ongoing research in the lab, which broadly includes modeling the dispersal, exchange, and connectivity of marine larvae between habitats (fishes, corals, crustaceans, sponges, etc.), the reproductive biology of tropical corals, the study and exploration of mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs), and predicting the resilience and persistence of marine metapopulations during climate changes.

Please visit www.seascapelab.com <http://www.seascapelab.com/> for more information on the lab’s research areas.

MSc or PhD:
Students should be highly motivated, inquisitive, and capable of independent research and learning. Research should synthesize empirical ecology and ecological modeling. Experience in lab and/or field work preferred. SCUBA certified (and experience in advanced or technical techniques, AAUS, etc.) also a plus.

Start date: Fall 2018. Application deadline to LSU: March 15th, 2018.

Interested students should contact me at daniel.holstein at duke.edu <mailto:daniel.holstein at duke.edu> for more information, and to discuss the lab and potential research projects.
 
Information about DOCS at LSU can be found here: http://www.lsu.edu/cce/graduate/docs/index.php <http://www.lsu.edu/cce/graduate/docs/index.php> 
Information about the College of the Coast & Environment can be found here: http://www.lsu.edu/cce/about/index.php <http://www.lsu.edu/cce/about/index.php> 
Information about CC&E M.Sc. and Ph.D programs and applications can be found here: http://www.lsu.edu/cce/graduate/docs/admission/apply.php <http://www.lsu.edu/cce/graduate/docs/admission/apply.php> 

Information about Baton Rouge can be found here: https://www.visitbatonrouge.com <https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/> 


Cheers,

Daniel Holstein, PhD

Mary Derrickson McCurdy Fellow
Duke Marine Lab
Nicholas School of the Environment
Duke University
135 Duke Marine Lab Rd
Beaufort, NC 28516

Assistant Professor
Department of Oceanography	& Costal Sciences
College of the Coast & Environment
Louisiana State University
1002-Q Energy, Coast & Environment Building
Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Cell: (786) 863-3771
Office (NC): (252) 504-7636