University of Georgia Aquaculture Graduate Assistantship 2027 (MS or PhD)
- Study in
- USA
- Levels
- Masters, PhD
- Funding
- Stipend and tuition support
- Covers
- Stipend, tuition support and graduate benefits
- Who can apply
- BS or MS holders in aquaculture, microbiology, veterinary science or related fields
- Run by
- University of Georgia, Warnell School
The University of Georgia (UGA) in the United States is recruiting a graduate student for a funded research assistantship in aquatic animal health and sustainable aquaculture. The position sits in the Aquatic One Health Lab at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources and is supervised by Dr. Jie “Jessie” Ma. You can join at MS or PhD level, and the funding includes a stipend, tuition support and graduate benefits.
Status: Open, with rolling review. The deadline is 1 January 2027 (checked October 30, 2026). The lab may fill the post before then, so apply early. The posting does not limit nationality. At UGA Graduate School level, applicants from Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya do not need TOEFL or IELTS, but applicants from India do. A Nigerian HND and an Indian three year bachelor’s degree are not treated as equal to a US bachelor’s degree.
What it covers
The assistantship mixes research and teaching duties of at least 20 hours a week. In return you get a competitive stipend, tuition support and graduate benefits, subject to university policy and funding. The posting does not state the stipend amount or say whether tuition is fully waived. Ask Dr. Ma about both before you accept.
The project is on disease detection, prevention and vaccine strategies for farmed fish. Work may include pathogen isolation, vaccine testing, fish immune responses and field visits to farms, hatcheries and diagnostic labs.
Who can apply
- You hold a BS or MS in a related field, such as aquaculture, microbiology or veterinary science.
- You are interested in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, bioinformatics or aquatic animal health.
- You can work alone and in a team, pay attention to detail, and write and speak clearly.
Key details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| University | University of Georgia, Athens, USA |
| School | Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources |
| Supervisor | Dr. Jie “Jessie” Ma |
| Level | MS or PhD |
| Start | Spring or Summer 2027, after 1 February 2027 |
| Deadline | 1 January 2027, rolling review |
| Graduate School fee | $75 for the first application |
| English tests | IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL; Duolingo not accepted |
How to apply
- Read the full recruitment notice and Dr. Ma’s profile at Warnell so your letter matches her research.
- Write a cover letter of one to two pages on your research interests, experience, career goals and why you want an MS or PhD.
- Email the letter, your CV and contact details for two professional referees to ji****@*ga.edu. Use the subject line “Graduate Application, Aquatic Animal Health, [Your Name], [University]”.
- Apply to the UGA Graduate School as well. Check the country requirements for international applicants and the English language rules.
Tips before you apply
- Send your email soon. Rolling review means the post can be filled before the deadline.
- Mention any lab work with fish, bacteria, PCR or vaccines, even from a final year project.
- Ask about the stipend amount, tuition cover and health insurance in writing.
- Teaching assistants at UGA face a separate English check, so be ready to show strong spoken English.
- Indian applicants should arrange attested transcripts early.
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Details are taken from the official recruitment notice and University of Georgia websites, checked on October 30, 2026. Confirm the current rules there before you apply.
