Opportunities

Join us! We take an interdisciplinary approach to understand microbiomes, thus there are research opportunities in fields ranging from molecular biology and genomics to biogeochemistry and environmental science.

Undergrad

Academic year

No positions are currently available for undergraduate students. Prospective students who may be interested in future openings should complete this form. Please note that positions for credit or work-study come up more often than other types of paid positions.

Summer

Positions may be available for undergraduate students with a wide range of backgrounds including geology, chemistry, biology, bioinformatics, and environmental science. We encourage students to apply to UROP summer programs and/or CIGLR Great Lakes Summer Fellows Program. Accepted UROP students should check the project book for available projects. Prospective students, including those applying to UROP and/or CIGLR programs, are encouraged to contact Sara Rivera.

Masters

Positions may be available for graduate students with a wide range of backgrounds including geology, chemistry, biology, bioinformatics, and environmental science. For application information, click here. The University of Michigan offers mentorship, fellowships, and other financial support through the Integrated Training in Microbial Systems program. Prospective students are encouraged to contact Greg Dick.

PhD

Positions may be available for graduate students with a wide range of backgrounds including geology, chemistry, biology, bioinformatics, and environmental science. For application information, click here. The University of Michigan offers mentorship, fellowships, and other financial support through the Integrated Training in Microbial Systems program. Prospective students are encouraged to contact Greg Dick.

PostDoc

Prospective postdocs should contact Greg Dick.