The Glass Lab at UAF (www.theglasslab.org) is recruiting a graduate student for a M.S.assistantship in Fisheries at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, starting Summer or Fall 2024. The student will work on an interdisciplinary project combining environmental DNA, environmental engineering, and entrepreneurship.

The student will work in lab and field settings to test new 3D printed technology for aquatic environmental DNA (eDNA) collection. The student will be part of the RISE-UP program at UAF and engage in coursework focused on innovation and interdisciplinary problem-solving. The vision of this project is to develop cost-effective eDNA technology to support citizen science and biodiversity monitoring in marine and freshwater environments.

A candidate with an interest in biodiversity research, technology innovation and engineering (mechanical or environmental) is desired. 2 years of funding ($35K/year) is available. The student will be supported by UAF Center ICE and the Office of Naval Research.

More information and instructions on applying can be found here. Please submit applications to Jessica Glass (jessica.glass@alaska.edu) by March 1st.

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Jessica

Jessica R. Glass, PhD
Assistant Professor, Fisheries
she/her

University of Alaska Fairbanks
College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
Department of Fisheries
2150 Koyukuk Drive
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775
jessica.glass@alaska.edu
+1 907 474 6524
www.theglasslab.org