Mosquito-microbe interactions and disease ecology at Ohio State The Short lab at The Ohio State University is now recruiting graduate students to study host-microbe interactions in Aedes aegypti, the primary vector of dengue and Zika viruses. A major focus of the Short Lab is on the mosquito microbiome, which is an important determinant of vector borne disease transmission. We investigate formation of the microbiome, factors that cause the microbiome to vary in natural populations, and the microbiome’s impact on mosquito longevity, susceptibility to infection, and mosquito-borne disease transmission. Our general approach combines molecular biology, “omics” technologies, organismal biology, and ecological genetics.
BASIC INFO: The Short Lab is in the Department of Entomology and the Infectious Diseases Institute at The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. You can read more about the lab at our website: www.theshortlab.org. Assistantships for MS or PhD degrees are available, and will cover tuition, stipend, and health insurance. QUALIFICATIONS: Successful applicants will have a bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences, and experience with genetics, molecular biology, evolution, or computational biology is preferred. APPLICATION MATERIALS: To apply, please email Dr. Sarah Short (short dot 343 at osu dot edu) by November 1st: 1. Statement of research experience and interests (2 pages max) 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Writing sample (non-science is fine) 4. Unofficial transcripts 5. GRE scores and percentiles 6. Contact information for three references
