Description

The laboratory of Dr. Elizabeth Delorme-Axford, Department of Biological Sciences at Oakland University, is recruiting a MS graduate student beginning in Fall 2026. This is a funded position. The position is supported by a graduate assistantship (includes tuition and stipend) during the academic year and a research assistantship during the summer.  Please note that the funding for this position is subject to continued availability.

The primary research focus of the lab is on autophagy. Autophagy is a dynamic pathway of cellular degradation and recycling that is highly conserved across eukaryotes (from yeast to human). Basal autophagy is low, but is upregulated during stress conditions such as nutrient deprivation and pathogen infection. Current work in the Delorme-Axford lab focuses on identifying the molecular mechanisms regulating autophagy. Our studies apply a “yeast to human” approach of identifying conserved targets in yeast and expanding to relevant models of human disease. The long-term goal of the lab is to understand the multifaceted roles that autophagy plays in the cell, and to develop new strategies targeting autophagy as a therapeutic. 

We strive to support an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

For more information, see Graduate programs in Biological Sciences at Oakland University.

Requirements

Admission information to the MS program.