The University of Virginia offers fully funded PhD positions focused on Marine Ecology, particularly in the study of seagrass meadows, oyster reefs, and kelp forests. The positions involve investigating biodiversity, community ecology, and population dynamics in these critical ecosystems. Candidates will participate in interdisciplinary research that combines fieldwork, data modeling, and long-term ecological observations at the Virginia Coast Reserve LTER and Santa Barbara Coastal LTER. This research is central to coastal conservation and ecosystem restoration efforts.
