Graduate Students
Students interested in PhD level work in evolutionary and conservation genomics should email me to discuss opportunities ahead of a formal application to the University of Memphis Graduate School and Biology Department. Please describe your research interests, experiences, and career goals, and attach a CV.
Fall 2026 and Spring 2027- I am not reviewing applicants for these semesters.
Fall 2027 and beyond- I am open to recruiting at the MS or PhD level for conservation genetics projects in American black bears.
Other Information for Graduate Students
Please note that I do not support conferral of MS degrees in the process of a PhD. An MS requires a thesis, a PhD a dissertation; an MS in the process of the PhD with me would be a 7+ year process with expectations of publishing a thesis and dissertation (and the papers within).
Undergraduates
Undergraduate opportunities will be available in Fall 2026. If you are interested, please reach out with 1) your name, 2) major and year, 3) information on availability (specifically your time blocked weekly schedule), and 4) a short paragraph on why you are interested in the lab and your career goals.
Postdocs
I do not currently have funding to support a postdoc. However, I am open to discussing opportunities with interested finishing graduate students. Specifically, I could foresee working on a proposal together to support your time in the lab.