We welcome everyone who is interested in joining the lab, valuing enthusiasm, commitment over previous experience! We also value individuals who demonstrate respect and take joy in contributing to a strong, supportive and inclusive community. Growing up playing sports, I understand the profound impact a mentor can have on a mentee. This experience motivates me to be an empathetic mentor who encourages, inspires, and nurtures curiosity and passion in my students. If your interests lie within the realms of environmental virology, genomics, bioinformatics, and microbiology, then this lab is the perfect place for you!
Please review the ViDaB Lab Code of Conduct, our lab values, and our research prior to reaching out.
Here is some guidance for drafting and sending an email to a professor for research opportunities.
Prospective Undergraduate Researchers – Students should email Dr. Veglia alex.veglia@upr.edu with their unofficial transcript, CV and a brief statement of research interests including why they are specifically interested in the ViDaB Lab. Research students will be given the opportunity to enroll in research credit and apply to paid internships.
Prospective Graduate Students – Prospective students should review the UPRM Graduate Program deadlines and send an introductory email to Dr. Veglia with unofficial transcripts, CV and research interests. Note: While the UPRM Biology Department does not have a Ph.D. program, Dr. Veglia can advise Ph.D. Students through UPRM Department of Marine Sciences and UPR Rio Pedras. Additionally, if you are interested in applying for a NSF GRFP with Dr. Veglia please include this information and a brief summary of your proposed project.
Prospective Postdoctoral Researchers – Funded postdoctoral positions will always be openly advertised. Currently the Lab does not have active funding for a postdoctoral researcher. However, we are always open to helping motivated individuals apply to fellowship opportunities. For this, email Dr. Veglia with a CV, brief statement of the proposed research, including potential resources the Lab would need to provide, and details of the fellowship criteria.
