PhD Positions in Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, and Global Health at Ohio University (Grijalva Lab)

The Grijalva Lab at the Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute (ITDI), Ohio University, is now recruiting PhD students for research in infectious diseases, molecular biology, and global health. This opportunity is ideal for students passionate about advancing knowledge in the detection and diagnosis of tick-borne pathogens, molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics of Trypanosoma cruzi , and the development of improved diagnostics for Chagas disease. Applicants should have backgrounds or interests in biology, molecular biology, microbiology, bioinformatics, entomology, or global health/infectious diseases. The lab offers a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and strong international partnerships. Students will join a newly expanded research space in the Life Sciences Building and benefit from interdisciplinary training and collaborative networks across Ohio University and international partners. Interested candidates should apply through the PhD program in Biological Sciences or Molecular & Cellular Biology at Ohio University. The application deadline is January 8, 2025. Admission requirements and application details are available via the provided links. While funding details are not specified, the program emphasizes research excellence and international collaboration. For more information, visit the Grijalva Lab's academic page or the LinkedIn post. Share this opportunity with anyone interested in impactful research at the intersection of infectious diseases, molecular biology, and global health.