The University of Virginia is offering fully funded PhD positions in Marine Ecology, focusing on seagrass meadows, oyster reefs, and kelp forests. The research aims to advance understanding of biodiversity, community dynamics, and conservation within these vital coastal ecosystems. Positions are available in seagrass community ecology, oyster reef ecology, and kelp forest community ecology, with each project involving fieldwork, modeling, and long-term observations at the Virginia Coast Reserve LTER and the Santa Barbara Coastal LTER. Applicants should have a background in biology, ecology, or oceanography and possess strong fieldwork and quantitative research skills.
