Opportunities for Graduate Students

As per regulations of Washington University at St. Louis, we cannot consider any graduate trainees for direct admission into our lab. You must first be accepted as graduate student in one of twelve programs in the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences (DBBS). 

We are excited to welcome enquiries for rotations from Ph.D./MSTP students enrolled at Washington University from Fall 2024. If you are an interested student, please don't hesitate to contact me for further information. We will be recruiting 1-2 graduate student(s) every year through the DBBS program.

We look forward to welcoming passionate students who are eager to contribute to our research and thrive in a supportive learning environment. As a new lab, we understand that not all information may be available about us. However, we have some useful resources to share:

  • Lab Rotation FAQ document to provide some insights about rotations, general expectations and what we would aim to provide you during the rotation. 

  • Career and professional development plan: We are committed to providing all trainees with a nurturing environment that fosters scientific creativity. At the same time, I do not want anyone to lose sight of their long-term career goals. Every lab trainee will be required to complete a personal development plan to help strategize and ensure that you are taking steps towards career development. We will work towards personalizing this plan for your needs. 

  • Lab handbook: Our detailed handbook will be provided upon request. Here we provide an overview of general vision and expectations.

  • PI provides snacks!

  • PI also makes really lame jokes...

  • Also check out this nice article by the inspiring Ben A. Barres on choosing a graduate mentor.

We are a young lab and would like to ensure a good fit between your career goals, lab research program and mentorship. Check out mentoring page to learn about our mentorship philosophy.

Graduate training

Out research program focuses on understanding how microbes interact with humans so that we can identify new strategies to improve health.

Our research integrates 'skinomics', metagenomics and host-microbial genetics to address how microbes influence skin physiology. 

REACH OUT!

We are a new and upcoming lab! We encourage you to reach out to us with any questions. If you have any hesitation in contact us, read this blog Aayushi wrote!