State, if in the United States (otherwise, choose "NA")

Comments, e.g. funding details, start dates, etc. (please keep it concise!)

Evolutionary Ecology, Molecular Ecology, Phenotypic Evolution, Phylogeography

Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications

Full funding is available for a PhD position starting Fall 2025 (rolling deadline). PhD and MS support is also available to start Fall 2026. Please include CV with inquiries.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Mesoamerican herpetology; systematics, conservation, ecology

Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications

Students with some background and interest in phylogenetics, genomics, molecular lab work, or taxonomy are encouraged to contact the PI. Students from Mexico or Central America are particularly welcome!

Phylogenetics and Systematics, Biodiversity, Conservation

Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications

Teaching assistantships cover stipend and tuition waiver

West Texas A&M University

Evolutionary Ecology; Spatial Ecology; Foraging Ecology; Behavioral Ecology

I am recruiting TWO fully funded MS students to work on a field project involving Western Massasaugas. The students must enroll in WTAMU's MS Biology program to start in Spring 2026 with Dr. Maag as their advisor. This is an 3 year RA (i.e., no teaching). For more details visit the ad's link.

https://scholar.google.com.hk/citations?user=ivzGRHQAAAAJ&hl=en&inst=12467838163266555319

Yes, and I have funding already in hand

Funding available for a PhD student to start in Jan 2026 to work on salamander skin microbiome and chemical defense, please email antlau@LN.edu.hk to inquire.

Functional genomics, evolution, venom, physiology

Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications

Yes, and I have funding already in hand

NSF funding for projects on polyploid salamanders and Chiricahua leopard frog conservation

phylogenetics, biogeography, landscape/conservation genetics, systematics, species delimitation, taxonomy

Yes, and I have funding already in hand

Case Western REserve University

Yes, and I have funding already in hand

https://case.edu/academic-careers/postdoctoral-scholar-biology

There is 2 years of funding for this position. It includes teaching 1 class per semester, so a good fit for postdocs looking for teaching experience.

The George Washington University

Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications

Apply for Fall 2026! Speciation genomics in Plethodontidae

https://www.emporia.edu/school-of-science-mathematics/school-of-science-mathematics-directory/alexis-powell/

Turtle, mudpuppy, other herp distributions, ecology. Open to all EEB/natural history topics.

GTA funding likely for early/on-time applicants. Switch to GRA funding possible in 2nd year.

Kinsey Brock & Rulon Clark

San Diego State University

snake behavior, movement ecology, landscape genetics, urbanization

Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications

Dr. Clark and I are seeking a co-advised PhD student (F2026) to study snake behavior, movement ecology, and landscape genetics in the context of urbanization. Students who wish to integrate human social interactions into this research are also encouraged to apply. Please reach out to one of us to set up a meeting kmbrock@sdsu.edu rclark@sdsu.edu

Molecular evolution and bioenergetics in squamates, parthenogenesis

Department funding for stipend (guaranteed TAship), faculty startup package to help with research funding

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center / Tarleton State University

https://directory.tamu.edu/people/0d5ea3f9c5b22c5bfb6b28913a9ef9cd/?branch=people&cn=luk

Conservation, reintroductions, husbandry, zoo biology

Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications

Southern Illinois University

Disease ecology, evolution, micro biome, habitat disturbance

Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications

I have guaranteed funding for 5 years of a phd student, with more possible depending on department needs

University of North Carolina Asheville

Vertebrate biodiversity, conservation, genetics (especially herps)

Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications

amphibian disease (especially Bd), immunogenetics, museomics, global change

Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications

Recruiting 2 PhD students for Fall 2026, fully funded (combo of TA + RA support)

University of South Florida

sexual selection and sexual imprinting mechanism of poison frogs

Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications

FA26, TA position available; RA depending on funding

University of California, Berkeley

Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications

Northern Arizona University

Conservation genomics, species delimitation, phylogenetics

Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications

Virginia Commonwealth University

All reptiles, snakes, lizards, taxonomy, biodiversity informatics, AI

Eastern Kentucky University

Looking for 1-2 M.S. students for plant invasion/larval amphibian ecology project; funding would be through competitive department TAs with stipend and partial tuition waiver

Coastal Carolina University

Conservation, Community Ecology, Disease Ecology

Competitive departmental TAs are available with stiped and tuition reduction

Georgia College and State University

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dominic-Desantis?ev=hdr_xprf

Snake Behavioral Ecology, Movement Ecology, Biotelemetry

Teaching Assistantships available (competitive) for spring and fall support. Will also consider Spring start dates

Teaching Assistantship (TA) that includes a full tuition waiver and stipend

Southern Illinois University

squamate natural history, phylogenetics, comparative methods

Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications

Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications

Southeastern Louisiana University

salamanders, ecology, metamorphosis, life history

Funding is via a graduate teaching assistantships, start date usually August but sometimes January; please inquire.

https://www.clarku.edu/faculty/profiles/philip-bergmann/

Phenotypic macroevolution, Biomechanics/locomotion, Niche use, Evolution of body form diversity.

Start August 2026. TA funding + tuition waiver + health insurance included.

Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications

Master’s Assistantship: Alligator Snapping Turtle Conservation and Research at the Memphis Zoo

*Start date must be by May 2026, but can be as early as January 2025*

Position description:
The Neuman-Lee lab at Arkansas State University is working in partnership with Drs. Sheila Poo and Steven Reichling at Memphis Zoo to recruit a jointly funded 2-year Master’s student to establish a research program on Alligator Snapping Turtles (Macrochelys temminckii) in Western Tennessee. Alligator Snapping Turtles are of conservation concern in the state of Tennessee, yet little is known about their physiology, habitat preferences, and demographics. The successful applicant would work closely with the Memphis Zoo to trap turtles, measure morphological features, evaluate physiological metrics, and conduct habitat assessments.

Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, or related field is required.

If interested, please contact Dr. Neuman-Lee at lneumanlee@astate.edu.

Please put “AST graduate position” in the subject heading.

If you plan to apply, please send the following to Dr. Neuman-Lee:
1. A cover letter that details interests, experiences/skills, and goals
2. A Curriculum vitae (CV) with three references listed