Thank you for your interest in joining the Moss Lab. It is important to note that we do not direct admit students. To be considered for a position in our lab, you must first be accepted into one of the following Iowa State University Graduate Programs. Click the links for details on program requirements and application deadlines:
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (BBMB)
Focus: Fundamental mechanisms in life sciences at the molecular and atomic level.
Website: https://www.bbmb.iastate.edu
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Graduate Program (BCB)
Focus: Quantitative analysis of biological data and developing computational tools.
Website: https://www.bcb.iastate.edu
Genetics Graduate Program
Focus: The inheritance and variation of traits, from molecular to population levels.
Website: Genetics Program Catalog
Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Graduate Program (MCDB)
Focus: The mechanisms of cell function, development, and disease.
Website: https://www.mcdb.iastate.edu
You must submit a formal application to one of these programs to begin the admission process and we strongly encourage you to follow this sequence:
Review Program Requirements: Thoroughly check the admission requirements and deadlines for the program(s) you are interested in.
Highlight Your Interest: In your application materials (specifically your Statement of Purpose), clearly state your interest in joining the Moss Lab and describe how your previous experience and career goals align with our research. Mentioning specific projects or papers is highly effective.