We are looking for a highly motivated student to use multivariate statistical approaches to integrate several long-term biological, physical, and chemical datasets collected by Cal Poly researchers for over a decade in local coastal waters. Integration of these long-term data will enable us to better understand how changes in environmental conditions influence ocean biology (plankton through fish) and improve predictive capacity in our local marine ecosystem. The student must have strong quantitative skills including the ability to code in R, manipulate data sets, and perform a range of statistical analyses. No background in oceanography is required. The student will have the opportunity to engage with an interdisciplinary research team.
The fellowship opportunity comes with a stipend (issued through financial aid) of $1500 for the fall quarter. There is the potential for continued involvement in the project, with up to three quarters of stipend support ($1500 per quarter).
To have an opportunity to be selected for this fellowship, please email the following materials to Dr. Pasulka (apasulka@calpoly.edu) using the subject line Marine Data Integration Fellowship:
1. A copy of your resume
2. 1-2 paragraphs stating your research interest and relevant experience
3. The contact information for 2 reference
Deadline to apply is September 14 2020
