Ph.D. and M.S. Opportunities, Fisheries Ecology Lab

Apply by February 15, 2025 for full consideration.

The Fisheries Ecology Lab led by Dr. Sean Powers of the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of South Alabama (USA) has opportunities for qualified students who want to advance their education in marine fisheries sciences. The Fisheries Ecology Lab conducts basic and applied research on fisheries species in inshore and offshore areas (inshore sportfish to offshore reef fish and pelagics).

USA and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab have an international reputation in graduating talented and highly competitive graduate students.

The lab offers graduate assistantships for highly competitive students seeking Ph.D.’s. Opportunities are also available for M.S. seeking students on projects as internships or assistantships.

All Ph.D. assistantships offer competitive pay ($21,600 - $24,600), student health insurance and tuition remission.

Interested students are encouraged to contact Sean Powers and apply by February 15, 2025 for full consideration.

Students may be based in newly renovated facilities on USA campus in Mobile or at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Students should contact advisors as soon as possible to attend a recruitment weekend during the first weekend in February.

Click here for the application link.