USDA-ARS Student Internships in Aquaculture Research (4 positions)

Job Details

Research Project: The participant will be involved in processes to improve fish health and the efficiency of aquaculture production.

Learning Objectives: The selected participants will receive training and participate in hands-on research activities at the ARS NCCCWA including fish health, microbiology, animal husbandry and welfare, fish hatchery rearing protocols, fish physiology, molecular biology, genetics and genomics.

Mentor(s): The mentors for this opportunity are Yniv Palti (yniv.palti@ars.usda.gov), Tim Welch (tim.welch@usda.gov), Beth Cleveland (beth.cleveland@usda.gov) and Mark Hostuttler (mark.hostuttler@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentors.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: March 1, 2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for six months or less, without renewal.

Level of Participation: The appointment is part time or full time.

Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The anticipated stipend range is $355.60 - $711.20 weekly.

Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.

Requirements

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received an associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree in the one of the relevant fields (life sciences, or agriculture, or medicine).

Eligibility Requirements"

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only

• Degree: Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Master's Degree.

Contact Information

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Application Deadline 4/10/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

https://www.zintellect.com/Account/ApplicantRegister/28446