Job Description:
The Wawrousek lab in the Department of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering has an opening for a fully-funded MS student starting in Fall 2026. We encourage applications from candidates with interest in microbial engineering, systems biology, and microbial biofuel production to apply. Our work on interdisciplinary research projects can be suitable for students with backgrounds in chemical engineering, chemistry, environmental engineering, environmental science, biology, molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, biogeochemistry, biotechnology, and bioinformatics.
Location:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
To Apply:
Interested applicants are encouraged to email Dr. Karen Wawrousek (kwawrous at uwyo.edu) with the following:
- “2026 MS + Your name” as the subject line,
- A one-page cover letter describing your background, research experience and skills, interests in this position, and future goals,
- Your curriculum vitae (CV; including a list of previous academic activities, presentations, publications, and TOEFL score if applicable), • Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate if applicable).
Review process will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.