Research in the Jockusch lab is aimed at documenting patterns of phenotypic variation and understanding how evolutionary and developmental factors interact to create these patterns. We use a diversity of approaches, including comparative phylogenetics, molecular systematics, and developmental studies of gene function and expression. Researchers in the lab have studied a wide variety of animals, including arthropods, tardigrades, salamanders and skinks.

The lab may be able to accept a new graduate student for 2025.   Email Elizabeth with a brief description of research interests and attach a C.V. if you are interesting in learning more.  All graduate students in the EEB program are fully funded and the program admits both MS and PhD students.

We are very excited to be looking for our third cohort of 10-12 recent college graduates for our NSF-funded RaMP program genomic, evolutionary and computational biology.

Graduating and not sure what to do next?  Apply to join our RaMP program and give research a test drive!

Program benefits:

• Engage in authentic research about genomic novelty
• Stipend of $35,000 suppports each participant
• Form relationships with multiple mentors
• Networking and professional development
• Gain in-demand skills
• Preparation for a STEM career or graduate school

Program dates: Aug. 1, 2025-July 31, 2026.
Application deadline: February 21, 2025

Click here to learn more about this exciting opportunity!