The Fish Physiology Lab is looking for 1-2 motivated MS or PhD students to investigate how Chesapeake Bay fishes cope with environmental stressors. Interested applicants can find more information on potential projects at: https://angelinadichiera.weebly.com/opportunities.html. To be considered, applicants should email Dr. Angelina Dichiera (dichiera@vims.edu) a CV or resume, the contact information for three references, and responses to the following questions:

1. What are your research interests and why are you pursuing graduate studies?
2. How will this help you achieve your long-term goals?
3. How would you contribute to an inclusive and collaborative research team?
4. How have your personal and academic experiences prepared you for graduate studies?Please contact Dr. Dichiera by October 16, 2026. Virtual interviews will be conducted in early November. Selected applicants will then be invited to formally apply for admission to the graduate program through William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences located in Gloucester Point, VA. Offers of Graduate Research Assistantships will be contingent on the availability of grant support.