Ocean Career: USC Coastal S.E.E. Lab Graduate Assistantship

3 September 2026

Dr. Corie Charpentier has openings in the Coastal S.E.E. Lab for a Master's and Ph.D. student in Marine Science, beginning Fall 2027. The lab group is new and based at the Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences in Georgetown, SC. Student academics are housed within the University of South Carolina's School of the Earth, Ocean, and Environment. The Coastal S.E.E. Lab pursues research that explores how and why animals respond to environmental change, using complementary field and lab techniques. We are most interested in the early-life stages of benthic invertebrates. Research avenues include but are not limited to: understanding the role of larval dispersal in range expansion, identifying artificial light sources that disrupt larval behavior, and investigating changes in zooplankton composition in coastal SC.

Qualifications & expectations:

Degree in a related field. Ideally, a B.S. for Master’s applicants and M.S. for Ph.D. applicants
Ability to problem solve, manage time effectively, and take ownership over research project
Experience and interest in conducting fieldwork in coastal environments
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when analyzing data and conducting behavioral and physiological experiments in the lab
Strong skills in written and oral communication
Effective collaboration with fellow students, PIs, and staff on site
Travel between the field lab in Georgetown and USC’s Columbia campus

Application deadline: November 13, 2026

Location: Georgetown, South Carolina

Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply.

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