Jessica Glass

Jessica Glass, Assistant Professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, is recruiting a PhD student for Fall 2026. The project area is the evolution of marine fishes or invertebrates, with possible research directions including phylogenomics, eDNA, and population genomics. This is a strong fit for students interested in marine biology, evolutionary biology, genomics, and quantitative analysis of population structure and evolutionary history. Funding is provided through the NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship (EGFP). A key eligibility requirement is that candidates must have received an Honorable Mention on the NSF GRFP between 2023 and 2026. Interested applicants should review the Glass Lab website for details on current projects and then email Jessica Glass with a CV and cover letter to express interest. Institution: University of Alaska Fairbanks. Start term: Fall 2026. Research themes: marine fishes, marine invertebrates, phylogenomics, eDNA, population genomics.