PhD Training in Microbiology.  The Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology at Washington State University is seeking applications from veterinarians interested in pursuing a PhD degree in Microbiology and Immunology.  The PhD program emphasizes infectious diseases research, including diagnosis and control of emerging diseases, pathogenesis, and host defense mechanisms. The research project of the successful candidate will focus on the elucidation of transmission of pathogens from domestic sheep to bighorn sheep and strategies to prevent such transmission. Faculty are internationally recognized (http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/research_vmp/) and experienced in mentoring trainees in state-of-the-art laboratories funded by NIH, USDA, Grayson Foundation, Pfizer Animal Health, Morris Animal Foundation, Wild Sheep Foundation, the Wellcome Trust, and WSU School for Global Animal Health. The applicants must be graduates of an AVMA-accredited college/school of veterinary medicine. The PhD program of the successful candidate will be fully funded by a fellowship from the Pfizer Animal Health and Morris Animal Foundation. Starting stipend is $35,436, and may be supplemented by specific fellowships for outstanding candidates.  Application should include veterinary college transcripts, curriculum vitae, a statement of professional goals, and names of three references. Send applications to Ms. Sue Zumwalt, Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, Washington State University, PO Box 647040, Pullman, WA 99164-7040; phone:509-335-6027.  Washington State University is an AA/EOEE.  Protected group members are encouraged to apply.

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