The Wawrousek laboratory in the Chemical & Biomedical Engineering Dept. at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a graduate position (PhD or MS) in the areas of 1) microbial communities in extreme environments and 2) biofuel production. The successful applicant will engage in laboratory experiments and data analysis, with an expected start date of September 2025. The lab has currently funded NSF and DOE projects in the above mentioned areas.
Interested applicants should send their CV, a list of three references (including contact phone and email), unofficial university transcripts, and a cover letter summarizing qualifications and research interests to Dr. Karen Wawrousek (kwawrous@uwyo.edu). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, until the position is filled. Only individuals who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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