University of Georgia Offers Fully Funded Master’s and PhD Assistantships in Aquatic Health
The University of Georgia is offering funded Master’s and PhD research assistantships in aquatic animal health, microbiology, and sustainable aquaculture through its Aquatic One Health Lab. The positions include a stipend, tuition support, and benefits, with applications due by January 1, 2027.
The University of Georgia (UGA) in the United States has announced fully funded Master’s and PhD research assistantship opportunities for students interested in aquatic animal health, microbiology, disease prevention, and sustainable aquaculture. The positions are available through the Aquatic One Health Lab at UGA’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources in Athens, Georgia.
According to the research announcement, the university will provide a competitive stipend, tuition support, and graduate student benefits through research and teaching assistantships. The position requires at least 20 hours of work per week, and previous professional experience is not mandatory.
Interested candidates can apply until January 1, 2027, although applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The graduate assistantship is part of a research project titled “Development of Integrated Disease Detection, Prevention, and Vaccine Strategies for Sustainable Aquaculture.”
The selected student will join the Aquatic One Health Lab under the supervision of Dr. Jie Jessie Ma, Assistant Professor of Aquaculture and Fish Health at the University of Georgia. The project focuses on developing improved methods for detecting aquatic diseases, preventing infections, studying fish immune responses, and creating vaccines to support sustainable aquaculture.
The selected candidate will conduct laboratory research and may collaborate with universities, diagnostic laboratories, government agencies, aquaculture producers, and industry partners. The university will tailor the student’s specific research project according to their academic background, interests, and the laboratory’s ongoing research activities.
The University of Georgia will support the selected graduate student through research and teaching assistantships, with the funding package including a competitive stipend, tuition support, and graduate student benefits. This opportunity is ideal for students seeking advanced research experience in aquatic health and sustainable aquaculture.
