A graduate assistantship is available in Lanzas lab at NCSU to work on the area of the ecology of enteric pathogens and antimicrobial resistance. Our research integrates multiple data sources, epidemiological analysis and mathematical models to study transmission mechanisms and drivers of enteric and antimicrobial resistant pathogens, including Enterohemorraghic E. coli, Clostridium difficile and Salmonella. A number of potential research projects are available and so the research focus may be tailored to the interests and skills of the individual. For more information on current projects and publications visit www.lanzaslab.org
Qualifications: Applicants with undergraduate in ecology and evolutionary biology, environmental sciences, or other related degree in a related area, or DVM degree are preferred. Individuals with an interest in quantitative methods and infectious diseases are encouraged to apply. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Comparative Biomedical Sciences graduate program at NCSU. For more information on the graduate program see: https://cvm.ncsu.edu/education/graduate-programs/comparative-biomedical-sciences/ Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three references to clan...@ncsu.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidate is identified. -- Cristina Lanzas Assistant Professor of Infectious Disease Department of Population Health and Pathobiology College of Veterinary Medicine North Carolina State University 1051 William Moore Drive Raleigh, NC 27607 919-513-6202 clan...@ncsu.edu Webpages: lanzaslab.org https://cvm.ncsu.edu/directory/lanzas-cristina/#tabsPnl1-tab-0