University of Georgia Graduate Research Assistantship (Masters and PhD) - Aquatic Animal Health and Sustainable Aquaculture

About

The Aquatic One Health Lab at the University of Georgia is offering fully funded graduate research assistantships for Master's and Doctoral students to conduct research in aquatic animal health and sustainable aquaculture.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree in aquaculture, fisheries, biology, microbiology, veterinary science, animal science, bioinformatics, or a related field
• Strong interest in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, aquatic animal health, or a related area
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow and develop experimental protocols
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to conducting rigorous, reproducible research and publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research focused on aquatic disease diagnosis, pathogen detection, disease prevention, host-pathogen interactions, and vaccine development
• Design and conduct experiments
• Analyze and interpret data
• Present research findings at scientific conferences and professional meetings
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Assist with teaching activities within the Warnell School

Eligibility

• Open to applicants from all countries
• Must be an incoming Master's or Doctoral student

Benefits

• Competitive stipend
• Tuition support
• Graduate student benefits
• Opportunities to collaborate with faculty, researchers, and industry partners