MS/PhD graduate research assistantship

Job Details

We are seeking Master of Science and Doctoral students for National Needs Fellowships (NNF) provided through the Fish Genetics Laboratory, School of Fisheries Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences. The research emphasis will be on xenogenesis (a stem cell surrogacy technology) and aquaculture genetics (emphasis on catfish, although, the training should allow a career with any aquatic species). Currently, there is a need for scientists trained in these areas in the United States and this void is anticipated to increase in the future, thus, the purpose of this program is to train young scientists to increase the US expertise of individuals cross-trained in molecular genetics/genomics, traditional genetics and xenogenesis (cell and reproductive biology) to bolster US aquaculture. Our laboratory is a world leader in this area. We emphasize teamwork and students will be involved in a multitude of research projects.

The fish genetics laboratory includes a 6,000 square foot molecular genetics laboratory, 80 earthen ponds for realistic aquaculture genetics research and 700 additional tanks and aquaria in the wet laboratories that include both flow-through and recirculating aquaculture systems for a breadth of aquaculture and aquaculture genetics training. Collaborators provide access to cryopreservation and related biotechnology labs and equipment. Each student will have a short-term visit to a world renown molecular genetics/xenogenesis laboratory in Japan for additional training.     .

Applicants must be US citizens or naturalized. Any well-qualified student is eligible to apply with emphasis on well-qualified underrepresented students. Students receive a tuition waiver.

Requirements

BS or MS degree

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