Graduate Students (updated 6/19/25)
We hope to recruit a new graduate student in 2025 or 2026 (for start in 2026/2027). Prospective students with an interest in combining any of the following fields are 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.
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 with my assistance, please email in March - July 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. Prospective NSF PRFB fellows, if you contact me in advance, I am more than happy to help write/review your proposals. If you have several publications under your belt already, I would recommend taking a look at postdoctoral funding opportunities through the Miller Institute at UC Berkeley.
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