Calif tiger salamander
Big-headed turtle

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About the lab

Research in our lab revolves around both conceptual and organismal themes. Conceptually, we generally take a historical or genetic approach to understanding organismal form, function, and diversity. We often, but not always, use molecular tools to establish a phylogenetic or population genetic framework to explain the history of a clade of organisms. Then, we use genetic, ecological, and morphological approaches to probe the ways in which members of that clade have diversified to exploit new habitats and life histories. MORE>

NSF salamander graphic
Chelonian Research Monograph

Recruiting

If you are an undergraduate, a potential graduate student, or a postdoc with strong interests in applying evolutionary, ecological, or conservation theory to real world organisms, we may be a home for you. We are always interested in new lab members, particularly if you have a strong academic record, enjoy a demanding but productive work environment, and are interested in organismal biology. Many of our recruits have strong molecular and phylogenetic skills, although some of our recent graduates have never handled an pippeteman (and never want to). MORE>

 
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