Graduate Students (updated 9/12/24)

We plan to recruit a new graduate student in 2024 (for start in 2025). Passionate students with an interest in combining any of the following fields will be encouraged to apply: natural history, phylogenetics, molecular biology, evolutionary ecology, and chemical ecology. Currently, all research projects in the lab are tied somehow to chemical defenses, and I have a preference for recruiting students interested in this specific topic. Experience doing research and fieldwork or labwork is highly recommended. Basic skills in bioinformatics and experimental molecular biology are recommended but not necessary. Prospective students should contact me with their CV and a description of their research interests prior to applying. Los(as) estudiantes interesados(as) que hablen español, si lo prefieren, pueden escribirme en ese idioma.

This year I am specifically excited about bringing in a new student with interest in developing molecular techniques to follow up on our large-scale experimental evolution of toxic fruit flies or conducting some in vitro approaches to study toxin sequestration in poison frogs, but I will also consider applicants with other interests that align with our research.

Applications for the IB graduate program (PhD only) are normally due the first week of December. See more information here.

For prospective students interested in applying for the NSF GRFP, please email in March - May of the application year. I am happy to help write applications with students whose research interests align well with the lab’s research, who have a competitive track record of research experience, and who have some experience with scientific writing. I will request to speak with references prior to agreeing to support an NSF GRFP applicant.

Postdocs

I encourage postdocs to seek out independent fellowships like those listed here, here, here, here, and here. NSF PRFB fellows, please contact me in advance to help write your proposals.

Undergraduates

We have anywhere from 5-15 undergraduate researchers in the lab at a time. Please look for open URAP opportunities to join the lab or connect with one of the graduate students or postdocs in the lab.

Additional Resources

At Berkeley

• Fellowships for graduate students at Berkeley

• Other fellowships available to international students

Looking for herpetologically minded labs? Check out the list of PIs looking for students and postdocs organized by the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles