This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement.
Position title
Fisheries/Aquaculture Economics Research Assistant
Host organization
UF Food and Resource Economics Department
Type of position
Unpaid
Position description
Looking for an undergraduate or MS-level student interested in working on applied economics research and extension projects related to fisheries and aquaculture. The student will perform background research on topics such as fisheries management, aquaculture production, and the economic impacts of red tides and hurricanes. In addition, the student will help draft extension documents and design and develop interactive economic decision-making tools for commercial fishermen and fish farmers.
Qualifications
UF student with an interest in natural resource and/or environmental economics. Preferably with an interest in pursuing advanced studies (MS or Ph.D.) in the future.
Remote or in-person
Flexible/hybrid
Location
On main UF campus or remote
Start Date
Flexible
Duration of the Position
Flexible
Deadline to Apply
Rolling basis
For questions, contact:
Andrew Ropicki, Ph.D. Assistant Professor – Marine Resource Economics, University of Florida Food and Resource Economics, aropicki@ufl.edu, 352-294-7667