The WAMS Lab is housed in the Department of Biological Sciences at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA.

The lab is recruiting up to two graduate students to start in August 2026. Please see program application information and deadlines for the MS in Biology and PhD in Ecology programs.

Prospective graduate students: Email Laura; informal inquiries welcome.

Prospective undergraduates: We welcome undergraduates interested in gaining research experience in fieldwork, microbiome analysis, and/or bioinformatics. Email Laura with a short introduction, a brief CV, and your transcript for January 2026 opportunities.

Prospective postdocs: If you would like to write a postdoc fellowship application together, please email Laura; informal inquiries welcome.

Thanks for your interest!