MS Research Position en eDNA para ballenas jorobadas - University of Washington / NOAA, Seattle, USA - 3 años de financiación garantizada con matrícula y estipendio mensual - Deadline 15 enero 2027
Location: Seattle, Washington, USAOrganization: University of Washington Whale and Dolphin Ecology Lab / NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center
Contract Type: MS Graduate Research Position – 3 years guaranteed funding
Main Description:
Graduate research opportunity focused on developing environmental DNA (eDNA) methods to study humpback whales in coastal Washington waters. The project involves developing abundance estimation approaches, assessing population structure, and mapping summer distribution of humpback whale populations. Research is conducted in collaboration with NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in biology or related field
- Prior experience in a genetics laboratory (DNA extraction, PCR methods)
- Familiarity with R coding platform for statistical analysis
- Interest in marine mammal research
- 3 years of guaranteed funding
- Full tuition coverage
- Monthly stipend plus benefits package
- Combination of Research Assistant (RA) and Teaching Assistant (TA) positions
- Potential for additional funding
Apply through the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences graduate program at fish.uw.edu and send application materials to Amy Van Cise.
Deadline: January 15, 2027
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