GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY
Program: Freshwater Science
Entity: Grand Valley State University
Location: Michigan, US
Stipend: $26,000/year
Start date: Summer or Fall 2026
Deadline: January 5, 2026
Description:
The Jones Lab at the Annis Water Resources Institute, Grand Valley State University, is recruiting two M.S. students to begin Summer or Fall 2026. Both positions offer opportunities to conduct innovative, interdisciplinary research in freshwater ecosystems while gaining experience in fieldwork, laboratory analysis, & data science.
Position 1: Aquatic Ecology & Water Quality
This position will focus on interactions between nutrient stoichiometry & primary productivity of lakes. The student will engage in field & laboratory studies examining nutrient dynamics, water quality, & biological responses to environmental change.
Position 2: Limnological Research Using Autonomous Underwater Vehicles & Discipline-Based Education Research
This unique position combines limnological research using autonomous underwater vehicles with discipline-based education research. The student will investigate the use of AUV smart deployments to study lake dynamics & water quality, while also contributing to assessment of a project-based training program for smart deployment of AUVs.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or a related discipline.
-Experience with aquatic field or laboratory research (preferred).
-For the AUV/education position, interest in environmental technology or STEM education research is advantageous.
How to Apply:
-Please send a single PDF file including: Cover letter indicating which position you are applying for & describing your research interests, Curriculum vitae, Contact information for 2 references.
-Send materials and inquiries to: Dr. Stuart Jones - jonesstu@gvsu.edu
