The latest opportunities to work in Coleen Suckling’s lab in the University of Rhode Island, USA are listed here.
10. This opportunity has been filled. Funded PhD: Addressing key challenges in expanding green sea urchin production. About the Project: The Green Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) is a high value marine species in the Northeastern US. However, it islimited in supply due to declining stocks, increased regulation, and a lack of sustainable aquaculture. These issues have led larger processing companies to import sea urchins from outside the US and could lead to the exit of the remaining smaller processors who are reliant upon the regional fishery if stocks continue to decline. This multidisciplinary PhD project, funded by the USDA, will address some of the challenges which prevent growth and sustainability of this industry and close some major research gaps in this field. The PhD will focus on the following areas: 1. Expanding aquaculture production of the green sea urchin by integrating hatchery produced seed with shellfish, and determining whether the sea urchins can be an effective tool to reduce problematic biofouling of shellfish and gear; 2. Conduct a long-term survey on wild green sea urchins to assess reproductive timing in relation to a changing climate, needed to determine the suitability of existing stock and harvesting regulations; 3. Develop translation tools needed for global sea urchin reproduction characterization. Position and Location: The position will ideally start in the Fall semester 2023 in the University of Rhode Island’s Department of Fisheries, Animal, and Veterinary Sciences within the College of Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) based within the state of Rhode Island, USA. Candidates who would strongly fit the criteria for this PhD who cannot start in the Fall could be considered for starting in Spring 2024. The work includes conducting monthly short-term sampling from Maine coastal waters, coordinating the logistics and experimental planning and implementation with a range of regional decision makers and stakeholders, using the Bay Campus aquarium facilities located in Narragansett (RI), lab work on the main Kingston Campus (RI), applying hatchery production and field grow out methods, communication of the science through outreach, and mentoring undergraduate students for experiential support of this science. Preferred Candidate Background: MS degree in a relevant topic by the time of starting this position; Possess strong organizational, practical, and interpersonal skills; The candidate should be able to work independently as well as part of a team; They should be highly motivated with a keen interest in the research topic; Good knowledge of data visualization and analysis; Demonstrable knowledge of aquaculture, fisheries, and climate change; Experience with the husbandry and/or reproduction of marine invertebrates; Has good attention for detail; Hold a valid driver’s license and vehicle and can conduct regular travel for sampling work; Applicants without an MS but with substantial experience in the above will also be considered. Applications: Encouraged from all backgrounds and communities, with a commitment to having a diverse, inclusive team. Interested candidates should contact Dr Suckling (coleensuckling@uri.edu) with a resume, a 1-page cover letter outlining the motivation for the position, relevant skills and contact details for references and arrange a virtual meeting to discuss the opportunity. Deadline: Although applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled – at present I am going through the initial round of applications for shortlisting.
9. These opportunities have now been filled but thank you for your interest: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) available via through RI C-AIM (NSF EPSCoR) for RI based students only. If you’re interested in working on microplastic pollution field collections / laboratory & microscopy work & / or aquarium trials then check out my project (#CB-13). Or if you want to gain experience with sea urchins & aquaculture then check out project #CB-12. Click the link here for details on how to apply. Deadline is Feb. 2nd 2022.
8. These opportunities have now been filled but thank you for your interest: Exciting Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) available via through RI C-AIM (NSF EPSCoR). If you’re interested in working on microplastic pollution field collections / laboratory & microscopy work & / or aquarium trials then check out my project (#CB-18). Or if you want to gain experience with sea urchins, aquaculture and climate change then check out project #CB-19. Click the link here for details on how to apply. Deadline is Feb. 5th 2021.
7. This opportunity has now been filled but thank you for your interest: I’m now looking for an enthusiastic student to join the Echinonerd Lab to work on a funded PhD (or MS) working on sustaining US/international sea food production in the fields of aquaculture and fisheries. The direction of the PhD will depend on the applicant’s interests, but some aspects of the work will include optimizing hatchery rearing methods of commercial sea urchins. The position will start in the Spring semester of 2021 (with potential for some paid work towards the end of 2020 if the applicant is available) in the University of Rhode Island’s Department of Animal, Veterinary and Animal Sciences within the College of Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) based within the USA. The work would entail conducting manipulative aquatic trials and physiological work using the Bay Campus aquarium facilities located in Narragansett (RI) and conducting assay work on the nearby main Kingston campus lab facilities. Travel may be required to periodically collect samples from collaborators across the New England region pending on project needs and COVID-19 restrictions. The student must have completed and graduated with an MS in a related topic by the time of starting this position; be currently a resident within the US; and hold a valid driver’s license. The student will ideally have some applied experience in micro-algal and / or benthic diatom cultivation and/or rearing experience of the early life stages of aquatic organisms or other skills which translate well into these areas. Applicants without an MS but with substantial experience in the above will also be considered. Interested students must contact Dr Suckling with a resume to arrange a virtual meeting to discuss the opportunity. Contact should be made by email to coleensuckling@uri.edu. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please visit the University of Rhode Island’s College of Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) Graduate program.
6. This opportunity has been filled. I’m now recruiting a Research Assistant I position for a one year post within my research lab (‘The Echinonerd lab’). The post holder will prepare for and run trials which look at 2-3 species of young planktivorous fish responses to global warming. Click here for the official job posting. Deadline is Mar. 2nd 2020.
5. This opportunity has been filled. Exciting Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) available via through RI C-AIM (NSF EPSCoR). If you’re interested in working on microplastic pollution field collections / laboratory & microscopy work & / or aquarium trials then check out my project (ID number 19) from the full list of projects available. Click the link here for details on how to apply. Deadline is Feb. 7th 2020.
4. Are you looking for a Graduate Opportunity & have a strong academic record? I’m considering taking on a student through our competitive TA opportunities to conduct marine microplastic / seafood sustainability / climate change research who is enthusiastic, dedicated & driven with a strong academic record to join my research team. It is essential that all who are interested should send me a CV (include your GPA), & indicate whether you are seeking MS or PhD graduate studies (to: coleensuckling{at}uri.edu) to state your interest & to organize a phone/virtual meeting.
3. This opportunity has been filled. More exciting undergraduate internships available via the University of Rhode Island’s Coastal & Environment Fellows program! Projects won’t be revealed until students are shortlisted to choose projects. To give you a taster of what’s available, my lab has this project available titled: Do marine invertebrate larvae and microplastics mix well together? Deadline for submissions is Feb. 22nd. Click here to access application details.
2. This opportunity has been filled. Exciting funded undergraduate internships available via RI C-AIM (NSF EPSCoR). If you’re interested in gaining highly transferrable skill sets in handling large data & image analysis on the responses of commercially important marine species then check out my project (ID number 35) from the full list of projects available. Click the link here for details on how to apply. Deadline is Feb. 15th.
1. This opportunity has been filled. Internal Call for enthusiastic and reliable University of Rhode Island undergraduate students to apply for two paid technical posts in the latest of our funded research (RI C-AIM (NSF EPSCoR)) on marine climate change. Deadline for applications is Nov. 24th 6pm (EST). Please click on this link to upload the PDF file for more details on these positions: UG recruitment ad for climate change project
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