M.S. Assistantship in Data-Limited Tropical Fisheries, University of Hawaii at Manoa
The Marine Biology Graduate Program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa invites applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic students for an M.S. Assistantship starting in Fall 2025. The student’s project will focus on the examination of data-limited stock assessment methods through simulation testing to help define equivalent rate-based OFL, ABC, and ACL control rules to support the use of alternative assessment approaches under National Standard 1 of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The student will be advised by Dr. Erik Franklin (University of Hawaii) with close collaborations with Dr. Jason Cope (NOAA Fisheries) and scientists in the Stock Assessment Program at the NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center. The ideal candidate would possess experience related to fisheries, have a strong background in statistics and scientific computing, and a desire to develop, conduct, present, and publish research. Students from Hawaii, Guam, CNMI, American Samoa and other Pacific Islands are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Franklin Lab at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology in the University of Hawaii at Manoa is a dynamic research group focused on the development of science-based solutions for the sustainable production of seafood and management of marine resources under changing environmental conditions. Skills learned would include coding for simulation testing, analytical analysis, science communication, and applied fisheries management. A competitive M.S. assistantship along with a full tuition waiver is available. Transition into a Ph.D. is possible based on performance and available funding.
- Posted: November 20, 2024
- Job Type: MS
- Application deadline (expired): 11/15/2024
- Organization: University of Hawaii
- How to apply: Applications due Nov 15th, 2024 through University of Hawaii Marine Biology Graduate Program: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/marinebiograd/apply/ Candidates should email Dr. Erik Franklin (erik.franklin@hawaii.edu) with a statement of interests, a current CV along with contact info for references, and an unofficial transcript.
- Location: Manoa, HI
- Web address: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/marinebiograd/apply/
Contact Information
Erik Franklin
erik.franklin@hawaii.edu