Florida International University
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PhD Opening in Freshwater Population and Community Ecology at Florida International University Florida International University in United States
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Ecology
Funding
Supported each year by a combination of research and teaching assistantship with an annual stipend of $30,625, plus a tuition waiver and health benefits. Opportunities to apply for fellowships in later years; possible earlier summer start as a technician before matriculation.
Deadline
Nov 24, 2026
Country
United States
University
Florida International University
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Florida International University is advertising a PhD student opening in freshwater population/community ecology for Fall 2027 in the Aquatic Ecology lab of Dr. Nathan Dorn in North Miami, Florida, USA.
The project centers on aquatic ecology, wetland ecology, population ecology, community ecology, invasive fish ecology, and trophic interactions of aquatic animals or wading birds in the context of wetland environmental variation such as droughts, floods, and nutrients. The immediate research context is the Everglades wetland of southern Florida, and the work may use long-term data from federal and state monitoring projects.
The position is supported by a combination of research and teaching assistantship, with an annual stipend of $30,625, a tuition waiver, and health benefits. There may also be an opportunity to start earlier in summer as a technician before matriculation, and later to apply for fellowships.
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in biology plus extensive research experience or a completed MS degree in a related field. Desired strengths include fieldwork, data analysis, scientific writing, teamwork, independence, and a strong work ethic. An undergraduate GPA above 3.0, three letters of recommendation, and a valid driver’s license are required. GRE is helpful but not required; wetland or ecology research experience is desirable.
Interested students should email Dr. Dorn with a cover letter explaining research interests, background, career goals, and fit with the lab, along with a CV/resume and contact information for three professional references. Applicants must also apply formally to the FIU PhD program. Review begins in mid-November, and the stated deadline is 2026-11-24.
Funding details
Supported each year by a combination of research and teaching assistantship with an annual stipend of $30,625, plus a tuition waiver and health benefits. Opportunities to apply for fellowships in later years; possible earlier summer start as a technician before matriculation.
What's required
Bachelor’s degree in biology plus extensive research experience or a completed MS degree in a related field. Strong work ethic, ability to conduct field work and data analyses, teamwork and independent work skills, and previous scientific writing experience are important. An undergraduate GPA above 3.0, three letters of recommendation, and a valid driver’s license are required. An MS degree and prior ecology or wetland research experience are desirable. GRE is helpful but not required.
How to apply
Email Dr. Nathan Dorn with a cover letter, CV or resume, and contact information for three professional references before applying formally to the PhD program at FIU. Review begins in mid-November.
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