Jeffrey Muehlbauer
About Jeffrey Muehlbauer
Jeffrey Muehlbauer is an Assistant Professor of Fisheries at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, specializing in food webs and macroinvertebrate studies within aquatic ecosystems. He has extensive experience in river systems science and has worked in various research and academic roles, including positions at the U.S. Geological Survey and Duke University.
Current Position at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Jeffrey Muehlbauer has been serving as an Assistant Professor of Fisheries at the University of Alaska Fairbanks since 2021. In this role, he focuses on teaching and conducting research related to aquatic ecosystems, particularly in the context of fisheries. His position allows him to engage with students and contribute to the academic community in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Experience at U.S. Geological Survey
Muehlbauer has held multiple positions at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). He began as a Research Ecologist and Postdoctoral Fellow from 2013 to 2017 in Flagstaff, Arizona. He then transitioned to a Research Biologist role from 2017 to 2021. In 2021, he became the Assistant Unit Leader for Fisheries, where he continues to work on ecological dynamics and fisheries science.
Educational Background in Ecology
Muehlbauer completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry at Northern Arizona University from 2003 to 2007. He then pursued a Master of Science in Ecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2007 to 2010, followed by a PhD in Ecology from 2010 to 2013 at the same institution. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research and teaching in fisheries.
Research Focus and Specialization
Muehlbauer specializes in the study of food webs and macroinvertebrate studies within aquatic ecosystems. His expertise extends to river systems science, where he examines the ecological dynamics of fisheries and community ecology. This specialization informs his research and contributes to advancements in the field of fisheries science.
Previous Experience at Duke University and University of North Carolina
Before his current roles, Muehlbauer worked as a Chemist/Geneticist Intern at Duke University for two months in 2005. He also served as a Graduate Fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2007 to 2013, where he gained valuable research experience that contributed to his academic and professional development.