ARE YOU…

Interested in

host-microbiome

interactions?

Opportunities for

PhD Training

Postdoctoral training

Research staff opportunities

We are always looking for enthusiastic and talented candidates who have a strong interest in host-microbiome interactions!

For individuals considering joining our lab, our openings for 2025-2026 FY are described below:

Postdoc positions: We interview 6-9 months in advance and encourage candidates to apply accordingly. Although we have broad research interests and are always looking for talented scientists, we are interested in candidates with cancer biology/genetics background interested in understanding how microbiome regulates skin carcinogenesis. Please learn about our vision for postdoctoral training here.

PhD training: We welcome enquiries for rotation projects for WashU enrolled PhD/MSTP students considering labs for PhD. We welcome you to learn about our vision for PhD training.

Undergraduate: We have filled our available slots for undergraduate students interested in summer research/internship opportunities

Research staff: We currently do not have any open research technician and staff scientist positions.

WHY JOIN?

Millions of microbes live in our bodies. We don’t really understand what they do! So...a million possibilities to learn, contribute and have fun in a young lab!

YOUR ROLE

You will be directly involved in designing and conducting experiments, multiomics analysis, and presenting your research

VISION

Our goal is to provide all members with training to ask and solve novel scientific problems. Please visit our mentorship and vision pages to learn more about how we will accomplish professional and scientific career development in this lab.

REACH OUT!

We encourage you to reach out to us if you are interested in joining. If you’re hesitant, read this blog on how to email professors. Please reach out with letter of interest explaining your career path, timelines and why you are interested in our lab. For postdocs and graduate students information is detailed in relevant tabs.