An NSF-funded Master’s student position is available in the lab of Dr. Jenifer Walke at Eastern Washington University.
The student will develop a thesis investigating interactions between honey bees, their gut microbiome and Nosema parasites. Students with experience in microbiology and molecular biology are preferred. This project is in collaboration with researchers at Virginia Tech, including Dr. Lisa Belden (Dept. of Biological Sciences), Dr. David Haak (School for Plant and Environmental Sciences), Dr. Rick Fell (Dept. of Entomology), and Dr. T.M. Murali (Dept. of Computer Science). Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and unofficial transcripts to Dr. Jeni Walke, at jwa...@ewu.edu<mailto:jwa...@ewu.edu> by January 8th, 2019. More information on the Walke lab: www.walkelab.com More information on EWU Biology: www.ewu.edu/cstem/departments/biology More information on EWU: www.ewu.edu More information on the Spokane, WA region: www.visitspokane.com Jenifer Walke | Assistant Professor EWU Biology 258 Science Building ▪ Cheney, WA 99004 [p] 509.359.4750 jwa...@ewu.edu<mailto:jwa...@ewu.edu> ▪ www.walkelab.com<http://www.walkelab.com/> Eastern Washington University expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.
