The lab is a diverse, highly interactive group, and we value a constructive and collaborative environment. We have recently finished installing a brand new, state-of-the-art molecular lab, including the capability for single-cell RNA-Seq. We also have new fish labs with high-density flow-through racks for pedigrees and selection experiments. We have stocks of several Poeciliid species available, although work on them is not a requirement! The UBC Biodiversity Centre and Department of Zoology together are a world-leading community of evolutionary biologists and ecologists, and Vancouver is a beautiful and welcoming city with a multitude of outdoor and cultural opportunities.
PhD Students
PhD students can join the Vancouver lab through the UBC Department of Zoology, and details on funding opportunities are here. It is worth getting in touch early to talk about potential projects.
Post-Doctoral Researchers
If you are interested in joining the lab, please get in touch - there may be funded options available. For those who wish to apply for their own funding to join the group,there are a wealth of fellowship options, many of which depend on the nationality of the applicant. Dieter Lukas has collected an extensive list of opportunities here. People have recently joined the lab through the Marie Curie Actions, the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, the US National Science Foundation, and NSERC, and there are additional funding opportunities through the Biodiversity Centre. Deadlines vary.
There is often a surprisingly long delay between the initial idea for an application, the completion of the application, and the start of the project. A successful application needs a lot of time, thought and work, and current members of the lab often provide a substantial amount of assistance in project design and writing, as well as interview preparation if needed. It is vital to get in touch early in order to discuss projects and identify potential funding sources if you are interested in obtaining your own funding.
