The Marine Turtle Research Ecology and Conservation Group (MTRECG) at the Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, Florida State University, invites applications for a PhD student position. Our research is interdisciplinary and applied, focusing on the spatial ecology and behavior of marine megafauna, with particular emphasis on sea turtles. The group seeks to advance understanding of the cumulative and synergistic disturbances affecting marine turtles and to develop strategies for mitigating these threats to improve conservation outcomes. For more information about ongoing projects at MTRECG, please visit https://marineturtleresearch.com/.
Qualifications: We are looking for candidates with a strong background in wildlife ecology, conservation, or a related field, and a demonstrated aptitude for analytical and quantitative research. Ideal candidates will have experience with, or a strong interest in, sea turtle ecology. A Master's degree or equivalent experience is required. Experience or interest in fieldwork, particularly in nesting and in-water sea turtle research, is preferred. Proficiency in R and other computational tools is required, as is strong communication skills. We seek candidates who are intellectually curious, team-oriented, detail-oriented, and committed to advancing the field of marine conservation. Start Date: August 2025 Application Instructions: To apply, please submit a single PDF document that includes the following: * A cover letter outlining your interest in the position and your qualifications. * A statement of research interests. * A detailed curriculum vitae. * Contact information for three professional references. Review Process: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting in December 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit campus in Spring 2025. Please send your application to Professor Mariana Fuentes at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> with the subject line "PhD in Sea Turtle Ecology and Conservation." We look forward to receiving your application. Professor Mariana Fuentes Marine Turtle Research, Ecology and Conservation Group Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science, Florida State University Room 6093 EOAS, 1011 Academic Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304 P: (+1) 850 644-1118|Web:https://marineturtleresearch.com/|Google scholar: Publications<https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=nyIUhn8AAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate> Recent Publications: Multidecadal underwater surveys reveal declines in marine turtles<https://conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/csp2.13249> Potential drivers and implications of a balanced breeding sex ratio in a small population of an imperiled species with environmental sex determination<https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ece3.70166> Sign up to receive our newsletters: here<http://eepurl.com/iJjZcg> To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
