Seagrass Biology and Ecology Post Doc Opportunity

The Coastal Ecology and Seagrass Biology Lab in the School of Ocean Science and Engineering at The University of Southern Mississippi seeks a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in seagrass biology and ecology for studies to include trends in seagrass distribution and condition over time, reproductive ecology and physiology, and restoration. The successful candidate should have experience with a range of statistical methods and spatial analysis tools including GIS or a related software (such as Q-GIS), experience working on small vessels and in shallow coastal ecosystems, strong writing and presentation skills, and interest in exploring seagrass ecosystems throughout the Gulf of Mexico. Apply by September 30, 2024 for full consideration.

The individual will be supervised by Dr. Kelly Darnell and will be based at USM’s Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) in Ocean Springs, MS. GCRL was established in 1948 and is one of the oldest and largest marine labs in the Gulf of Mexico with 200+ faculty, staff, and students and state-of-the-art research facilities that support USM’s designation as an R1 University.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Kelly Darnell (Kelly.Darnell@usm.edu) by September 30, 2024 for full consideration.