Our lab studies the evolution and eco-physiology of wetland animals (and other critters!), with a particular focus on how mating and reproduction shape and constrain ecological adaptation. We use lab, field, and comparative approaches to answer our questions, and we always love hearing from folks who might be interested in joining us.
Prospective Undergrads:
 
We are excited about undergraduate students conducting research in the lab. In addition to lab and field projects, our lab uses approaches that allow for research to be conducted anywhere or at any time. The lab therefore has many opportunities for students who are interested in research but cannot participate in "traditional"  experiences.

​If you're an undergrad at CU Denver, and you want to get involved in our lab’s research, please email us:

  1. Your interests in biology and why you want to get involved 
  2. Your year in college
  3. A list of biology courses you have taken at CU Denver or any other university
  4. Any prior research experience you have with animals, working outdoors, or data (could be in another lab or in a class!)
Prospective Grad Students:
 
The lab always loves hearing from prospective graduate students. We are very open to new research directions and perspectives within the lab’s core foci, but we also have existing projects that are ripe for further development. We strongly encourage applications from minoritized students in STEM and/or first-generation college students.
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If you are interested in joining the lab as a MS or PhD student, we'd love for you to contact us with:

  1. Your CV/Resume with names of at least 2 professional references
  2. A brief description of your research interests and experiences
Prospective Post-Docs:
 
The lab is always excited to hear from folks who might want to join as postdocs. Right now, we do not have funding for a postdoc in hand, but we would be eager to sponsor and collaborate with  potential post-doctoral scholars on applications for external funding (e.g. NSF PRFB; Smith Fellowship; Ford Foundation Fellowships). 

If you are interested in working with the lab as a post-doctoral researcher, please email us:

  1. A short (< 2-page) description of your research interests and experience, your goals for postdoctoral training, and any funding opportunities you are considering
  2. Your CV
  3. Two representative first-author publications
​Life at CU Denver:
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The University of Colorado Denver has ~19,000 students and is located in the heart of the city’s downtown. The Department of Integrative Biology boasts an exceptional collection of ecologists, evolutionary biologists, physiologists, and cellular & molecular biologists. The Department also many relationships with the agencies, local science institutions, and other universities, making the community a great place to be an early career biologist (https://clas.ucdenver.edu/integrative-biology/).
 
Denver is a progressive and vibrant city in one of US’s most beautiful geographic regions. The metro area pairs amazing restaurants, sporting events, and cultural experiences with unbelievable opportunities for hiking, skiing, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities. The State of Colorado has become more socially liberal over the last two decades: recently making reproductive health care a constitutionally guaranteed right, and now offering among the most generous parental leave policies in the United States.