Auburn University in Alabama, United States, is currently accepting applications for a funded PhD research position.
The successful candidate will join Dr. Ian A. E. Butts’ Reproductive Physiology Lab to study the molecular reproductive physiology of catfish. This four-year doctoral opportunity is offered through the university’s School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences (SFAAS).
The university’s recruitment advertisement states that the project will focus on improving offspring production and reproductive performance in hybrid catfish, which is a significant area of the US aquaculture industry. Hybrid catfish production is achieved by crossing female channel catfish with male blue catfish. The selected student is expected to start research and coursework in May 2027.
The position provides an annual salary of $30,000, which totals $120,000 over the four-year period. The recruitment announcement notes that the university typically provides a tuition waiver. Most of the research will be conducted at the E.W. Shell Fisheries Center in Auburn, Alabama.
The project will also involve research activities at various research facilities and universities across the Midwestern United States. Applications for the position will close on February 1, 2027. The supplied scholarship listing mentions a minimum GPA of 3.0 as a requirement.
English-language proficiency requirements include an IELTS score of 6.5, a TOEFL iBT of 79, or a Duolingo English Test score of 115, according to the supplied scholarship listing. Interested candidates must submit their applications directly to the recruiting professor. Applicants should prepare a single PDF containing their curriculum vitae, cover letter, academic transcripts, and relevant GRE information.
