University of Delaware Graduate Assistantship 2026

The Fish Macroecology Research Group at the University of Delaware is offering a Master’s assistantship starting Fall 2026. The student will contribute to climate-related fisheries research involving quantitative analysis, modeling, and collaboration with NOAA Fisheries researchers. The position is based at the Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes, Delaware.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
2. Value: Salary: $36,000 per year
3. Study Level: Bachelors
4. Sponsor: University of Delaware
5. Eligible Country: All countries

Eligibility Criteria for University of Delaware Graduate Assistantship 2026

1. Bachelor’s degree in marine science, ecology, fisheries science, biology, or related field
2. Interest in quantitative ecology, data science, and statistics
3. Strong communication, organization, and independence

Preferred:

1. Experience in data science or statistics
2. Programming in R
3. Research experience in natural sciences
4. Scientific writing experience

Benefits of University of Delaware Graduate Assistantship 2026

1. Salary: $36,000 per year
2. Full-time research assistantship (40 hrs/week)
3. Work with UD faculty and NOAA Fisheries
4. Access to fisheries data, oceanographic models, and research collaboration
5. Campus location: Hugh R. Sharp Campus, Lewes, Delaware

How to Apply

Interested students should contact Dr. Jenny Bigman (Assistant Professor, University of Delaware) at jbigman@udel.edu with the subject line as “Fish Mac grad student <insert your last name>” before submitting a formal application for graduate school to UD. Please send a single PDF file that includes:

1. Cover letter outlining background, career goals, interests in joining Fish Mac group and UD SMSP/CEOE
2. Curriculum vitae (CV)
3. Short statement of research interests (1 page max)
4. Writing sample (e.g., a publication, proposal, research paper)
5. Unofficial transcripts
6. Name and contact information for two professional references

Please see the Fish Mac group’s website for more information about the position and research group. For more information on the UD graduate application process, please see UD’s Graduate Admissions website. Applications to UD are due December 1, 2025 for priority consideration for admission and funding and the final deadline for a Fall 2026 start is July 1.

Application Deadline:

June 30, 2026

Application Link(s)

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