Research Associate-Fixed Term

Position Summary
Drs. Jared Homola and Michael Booth of the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and Michigan Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Michigan State University invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead a multi-jurisdictional pilot project focused on the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) for early detection and rapid response (EDRR) of aquatic invasive species in inland lakes of southwestern Michigan and northeastern Indiana. This position is part of a federally funded initiative in collaboration with the Great Lakes Commission, tribal partners, and state agencies.

The successful candidate will play a central role in leading field sampling to deploy eDNA metabarcoding for invasive crayfish surveillance, validating a qPCR marker for Hydrilla verticillata, and contributing to the development of communication tools to improve eDNA literacy among stakeholders and managers. Field sampling will involve coordinating with regional partner...