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TimestampPI nameInstitutionCountry
State, if in the United States (otherwise, choose "NA")
Lab website (or faculty page, if no lab website)
Area(s) of interest (please keep it concise!)
Master's student(s)Ph.D. student(s)Postdoc(s)
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Comments, e.g. funding details, start dates, etc. (please keep it concise!)
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2/9/2024 17:14:13Alex Pyron
The George Washington University
USAWashington, D.C.http://www.colubroid.org
Salamander Speciation Genomics
NoYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
Snakes, too!
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3/20/2024 14:47:03
Cari Hickerson and Carl Anthony
John Carroll UniversityUSAOhio
https://drcarlanthony.wixsite.com/anthonyhickerson
behavioral ecology of salamanders with focus on the function of biofluorescence
YesNoNo
full tuition waiver, stipend = $11,600 for two years
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3/25/2024 22:41:17Michael Reichert
Oklahoma State University
USAOklahomahttps://reichertlab.com/Behavioral EnergeticsNoNo
Yes, and I have funding already in hand
http://apply.interfolio.com/143528
Review of applications begins April 5 but applications will be considered until the position is filled.
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4/2/2024 16:36:25Sean RovitoCinvestavMexicoNANA
Diversification and genome size evolution of salamanders
YesYesNo
Our Integrative Biology masters and PhD program students start in Aug of each year. I can provide limited funding for projects and will work with students to obtain funding.
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4/2/2024 19:41:35James StroudGeorgia TechUSAGeorgia
https://sites.gatech.edu/stroudlab/join-the-lab/
Evolutionary ecology, community ecology, invasive species, thermal physiology
NoYes
Yes, and I have funding already in hand
Please get in touch with any questions! stroud@gatech.edu
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4/4/2024 11:43:03Alondra Diaz Lameiro
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
USA (Puerto Rico)NA
https://www.uprm.edu/biology/diaz_alondra/
Tropical herps, conservation, molecular ecology, population genetics.
YesNo
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
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4/9/2024 10:20:43Kinsey Brock
San Diego State University
USACalifornia
https://www.kinseybrock.com
Trait evolution, urban eco-evo, behavior, phylogenetics, invasive species
YesNo
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
I can only recruit PhD students interested in introduced North American wall lizard research. If this is you, feel free to reach out.
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4/9/2024 10:33:15Di-Poi NicolasUniversity of HelsinkiFinlandNA
https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/vertebrate-evolution-development-and-regeneration
Ecology, Evolutionary & Developmental Biology in squamates
NoYes
Yes, and I have funding already in hand
Doctoral or Postdoctoral position; Start date flexible in 2024/25; More info by email (nicolas.di-poi@helsinki.fi)
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4/9/2024 15:52:07Dr Steven AllainAnglia Ruskin UniversityUnited KingdomNA
https://www.aru.ac.uk/science-and-engineering/agriculture-animal-and-environmental-sciences
Disease ecology, bioacoustics, genetics/genomics, invasive species
YesNoNo
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/animal-welfare-and-conservation
Applicants with the UK can apply for a postgraduate loan to cover fees, international students may be able to apply for a scholarship to cover fees (see here: https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/scholarships).
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4/9/2024 18:45:39Chantel MarkleUniversity of WaterlooCanadaNAWww.chantelmarkle.ca
Land cover classification, species at risk habitat mapping
YesYesNo
Funded PhD in habitat mapping. Start Sept 2024 or Jan 2025
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4/9/2024 20:13:16Don Shepard
University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
USAArkansas
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=LU4a0aEAAAAJ
Evolution, ecology, conservation
YesYesNohttps://biology.uark.edu/
TA stipend = $20k per 9-month AY with full tuition waiver and 60% of health insurance paid. Additional opportunities for PhD fellowships and summer support. For more info and questions: mailto:dshep@uark.edu
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4/9/2024 23:20:47Dan Edwards
Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Charles Darwin University
AustraliaNA
https://danedwardslab.com/
reptile taxonomy, cryptic species, population genomics
NoYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
A grant is currently under consideration for funding this work, the results of which will be available June 2024. These funds are expected to cover all research expenses for the student. The potential student will need to complete a successful application for a PhD scholarship from CDU (either international student or Australian/New Zealand student). Co-supervision with be with Assoc. Prof. Carla Eisemberg at CDU and collaborations will be with most amphibian and reptile taxonomists in Australia.
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4/10/2024 9:11:23Sandy Kawano
George Washington University
USAWashington, D.C.
https://sandykawano.weebly.com/
functional morphology, comparative biomechanics, comparative physiology, materials science
NoYes
Yes, and I have funding already in hand
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2340080&HistoricalAwards=false
I am recruiting a postdoc to start in Fall 2024 and a PhD student to start in Fall 2025 to contribute to work on my NSF CAREER grant on the comparative biomechanics of salamander locomotion. However, I am also happy to chat about potential research projects that are broadly related to the functional morphology and comparative biomechanics of locomotion and/or feeding in herps!
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4/10/2024 15:00:15Mozes Blom
Museum of Natural History Berlin
Germany NAHttps://mozesblom.com
Populations genetics, Phylogenomics, Speciation, biodiversity research, museomics
YesYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
- Prospective PhD students in herpetology can be funded via local funding schemes
- Two funded positions available focused on museomics in birds
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4/10/2024 23:09:57Tony GambleMarquette University USAWisconsinwww.geckoevolution.org
Genomics, sex chromosomes, Evo-Devo
NoNo
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
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4/11/2024 13:05:10Austin M. GarnerSyracuse UniversityUSNew York
https://agarner.expressions.syr.edu
Functional morphology, biomechanics, animal attachment, animal locomotion
NoYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
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4/12/2024 16:42:12Simon Maddock Newcastle UniversityUKNA
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/people/profile/simonmaddock.html
Conservation, ecology, evolution
YesYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
No funding currently but would assist with studentship/fellowship applications
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4/17/2024 14:17:50Tim HighamUC RiversideUSACaliforniabiomechanics.ucr.edu
Gecko functional ecology and biomechanics
NoYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
Full fee waiver and ~$38k per year (fellowships and TAships) - contact me if interested!
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4/23/2024 20:14:08Andrew J. Crawford
Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá
ColombiaNA
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andrew-Crawford-2/research (lab page is down)
Genomics, comparative phylogeography, systematics, integrative taxonomy, conservation of amphibians.
YesYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
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4/24/2024 10:13:25Pascal TitleStony Brook UniversityUSANew York
https://www.pascaltitle.com/
phylogenetics, trait evolution, diversification, biogeography
NoYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
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4/28/2024 5:32:05Christopher V. Anderson
University of South Dakota
USASouth Dakota
http://www.chamaeleonidae.com
Comparative Biomechanics, Physiological Ecology, Functional Morphology, Physiology of Movement, Chamaeleonidae
NoNo
Yes, and I have funding already in hand
Postdoctoral position on NSF CAREER award looking at thermal effects on chameleon feeding (using high-speed video, EMG & muscle physiology, with field work in southern Africa). Review of applications to begin early May 2024 and applications will be considered until the position is filled (position available starting summer/fall 2024). Official job add coming soon. Please get in touch with any questions (& for link to official add when posted)! Christopher.V.Anders@usd.edu
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4/29/2024 15:17:48Jessica TingleBrown UniversityUSARhode Islandhttps://jleetingle.com/
locomotor behavior in snakes: evolution (phylogenetic comparative methods), functional morphology, and biomechanics
NoYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
I'll be starting a lab in July 2025; prospective PhD students who apply in fall 2024 would start during my first year
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5/6/2024 12:23:48Peter Uetz
Virginia Commonwealth University
USAVirginiahttps://uetz.info
Reptile taxonomy, data science, species descriptions
YesYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
Remote work possible
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5/6/2024 13:55:00Christopher Beachy
Southeastern Louisiana University
USALouisiana
amphibiangrowthproject.org
amphibian metamorphosis, ecology and life history biology
YesNoNo
start date is early August 2025
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5/6/2024 22:56:59Jodi Rowley
University of NSW & Australian Museum
AustraliaNA
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/herpetology/
Amphibian conservation, ecology and systematics; Citizen science
YesYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
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5/9/2024 11:33:24Brian Folt
University of Nevada, Reno
United StatesNevada
https://www.unr.edu/nvcfwru
Population ecology, decision analysis
YesYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
I am starting a research laboratory in the new USGS Nevada Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit in the Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno. Research will be responsive to funded projects from cooperating agencies and will support MS, PhD, and post-doc opportunities for students that are interested in applied, quantitative population ecology. I hope to have one student or post-doc studying Mojave desert tortoises starting in the fall of 2025.
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5/9/2024 14:43:56Stephen MullinArkansas State UniversityU.S.A.Arkansas
https://mullinlab.weebly.com/
Behavioral and community ecology
YesYesNo
If supported on a Teaching Assistantship, only the out-of-state tuition is waived at this time.
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5/13/2024 1:18:46Drew Davis
Eastern New Mexico University
USANew Mexicohttps://drewrdavis.com/
Amphibian and reptile ecology and conservation
YesNo
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
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5/14/2024 5:06:48Bruce Waldman
Oklahoma State University
USAOklahoma
https://integrativebiology.okstate.edu/people/faculty/475-bruce-waldman
disease ecology, social behavior
YesYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
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5/14/2024 11:25:57Michael Reichert
Oklahoma State University
USAOklahomahttps://reichertlab.com/
Animal communication, behavioral energetics, sexual selection
YesYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
Looking for a PhD student to work on NSF funded project on the behavioral energetics of treefrog calling. Preferably starting in January 2025. RA funding available. Apply by August 1.
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5/14/2024 12:45:37Josiah Townsend
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
USAPennsylvania
http://www.joetownsendlab.org/
Mesoamerican herpetology; systematics, conservation, ecology
YesNo
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
Limited research assistantships available; field and lab-based research opportunities in Honduras and surrounding countries
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5/14/2024 19:56:05Roberto MárquezVirginia TechUSAVirginia
https://sites.google.com/view/robertomarquez/home
Evolutionary and developmental genetics, biogeogrpahy, systematics, natural history
YesYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
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5/15/2024 9:20:19Drew SchieldUniversity of VirginiaUnited StatesVirginia
https://drewschield.github.io/
Speciation, adaptation, sex chromosomes, evolutionary genomics
NoYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
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5/16/2024 22:08:26Sean GieryOhio UniversityUSAOhiowww.seantgiery.com
Evolutionary Ecology - mostly lizards and salamanders
YesYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
Teaching Assistantships available; giery@ohio.edu
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5/18/2024 5:58:41Daniel Noble
Australian National University
Australia NAwww.nobledan.com
Evolutionary Ecology and Ecophysiology
NoYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
There are a number of opportunities in my lab studying skinks in Australia. Open to physiological, behavioural and ecological projects. I have funding for a scholarship for those interested in quantitative ecology in reptiles
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5/19/2024 4:30:35Scott Keogh
Australian National University
AustraliaNAhttps://keoghlab.com
macroecology and evolution, phylogenetics of Australian herps
NoYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
PhD scholarships at ANU are extremely competitive for international students. Generally need outstanding grades for both undergrad and masters, awards, publications and excellent letters of rec. Applications due in late August for an early 2025 start.
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6/3/2024 13:01:31Gerlinde Höbel
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
USAWisconsin
https://www.frogbehaviour.org/
Anuran behavioral ecology; mate choice; sexual selection
YesYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
TA-stipend, tuition remission, health insurance
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6/3/2024 14:26:57Henry AstleyUniversity of AkronUSAOhio
https://blogs.uakron.edu/astleylab/
Snake Locomotion, Robotics
YesYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
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6/4/2024 19:19:49Bob ThomsonUniversity of HawaiUSAHawaiithomsonlab.org
Phylogenetics and biodiversity in turtles and lizards
YesYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
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6/6/2024 17:47:47Ralph SaporitoJohn Carroll UniversityUSAOhio
https://ralphsaporito.weebly.com
Chemical ecology, aposematism, and behavior in poison frogs
YesNo
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
Full tuition waiver; TA-stipend of $11,600 per 9-month AY for two years; Additional opportunities for summer funding; Fall 2025 start date
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7/1/2024 11:43:37Bree Putman
California State University, Long Beach
USACaliforniawww.breeputman.com
Behavioral ecology lab quantifying reptile responses to changing environments: urbanization, invasive species introductions, and anthropogenic wildfires
YesNoNo
I do not have funding, but am willing to help students find/apply for financial support. Read about CSULB's grad program and funding opportunities here: https://www.csulb.edu/biological-sciences/graduate-programs
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7/2/2024 11:23:01Michelle BooneMiami UniversityUSOhiohttps://boonelab.org/amphibian conservationYesYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
Fall 2024 or Fall 2025 -- Amphibian chytrid fungus experimental work; land-use/land-cover change and role of exurban development in maintenance of regional biodiversity
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7/8/2024 13:41:14Kelsey Reider
James Madison University
USAVirginia
https://kelseyreider.weebly.com/
Amphibian responses to climate change; herp-mammal interactions; herp adaptations to high elevation environments
YesNo
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
Grant-funded MS line for fall 2025 start; postdocs: I'm happy to help with a PRFB application, get in touch soon!
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7/9/2024 10:47:00Alessandro Catenazzi
Florida International University
USAFlorida
https://www.catenazzilab.org/
ecology, evolution, conservation, taxonomy, disease
NoYes
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
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7/14/2024 19:55:34Tom Anderson
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
USAIllinois
https://tlandersonresearch.weebly.com/
Species interactions, phenology, population dynamics
YesNo
Yes, but I do not have funding in hand; I could help with fellowship applications
Funding will come from being a teaching assistant, with full tuition waiver
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