For undergraduate field assistants and laboratory technicians: Our lab frequently has opportunities for enthusiastic and responsible undergrad assistants. A background in ecology (or nutritional biology) and a curiosity about nature is a must. Field experience is very useful. If you are interested send me a copy of your resume, and a cover letter outlining your scientific interests.
For graduate students: If you're interested in becoming a graduate student in our lab, the first step is to contact me so that we can start a conversation about your research interests. Send me a copy of your CV, a statement of research interests (1-2 pages is more than enough), and an unofficial copy of your transcripts.
Graduate training philosophy: The two most important traits I look for in a graduate student is curiosity and motivation. To do science you have to ask good questions. To ask good questions you need to read a lot and to think critically. For all of this you need self-motivation and discipline.
All of my students spend time in the field, and field conditions can be harsh or unpredictable. This is especially the case for field work conducted overseas. A love of the outdoors and an enthusiasm for nature and natural history are key for successful field work. Field work also requires a high level of maturity, and an ability to work in a team. And of course, a good quantitative intuition is absolutely necessary for working with all of the data you will generate from your field work.
Scientific funding is quite uncertain these days, so I look for students who have the potential to earn scholarships. I am more than happy to help you develop scholarship applications for NSERC, Fulbright, or any other granting agency. The deadlines for most applications are in the fall - so you should get in touch with me in the previous winter/spring if you're interested in putting an application together.
UVic is a fantastic place to work. Biology has one of the largest graduate student populations on campus. They are a vibrant and fun group, and you will be in excellent company. The ecology group at UVic is growing steadily. Within it you will be connected to a large network of local ecologists working on exciting and fascinating research questions. There is also a graduate student society, and a large international student community. You also can't beat living in Victoria, especially if you love food, cycling, fishing, running, etc.
Information about the graduate program at UVic Biology can be found here. More information is available through the Department of Graduate Studies. Most programs start in the fall, but spring and winter admission is also possible. Applications are accepted all year round, if you plan to start in the fall, you need to submit an application my mid February in order to be considered for a UVic fellowship.
For graduate students: If you're interested in becoming a graduate student in our lab, the first step is to contact me so that we can start a conversation about your research interests. Send me a copy of your CV, a statement of research interests (1-2 pages is more than enough), and an unofficial copy of your transcripts.
Graduate training philosophy: The two most important traits I look for in a graduate student is curiosity and motivation. To do science you have to ask good questions. To ask good questions you need to read a lot and to think critically. For all of this you need self-motivation and discipline.
All of my students spend time in the field, and field conditions can be harsh or unpredictable. This is especially the case for field work conducted overseas. A love of the outdoors and an enthusiasm for nature and natural history are key for successful field work. Field work also requires a high level of maturity, and an ability to work in a team. And of course, a good quantitative intuition is absolutely necessary for working with all of the data you will generate from your field work.
Scientific funding is quite uncertain these days, so I look for students who have the potential to earn scholarships. I am more than happy to help you develop scholarship applications for NSERC, Fulbright, or any other granting agency. The deadlines for most applications are in the fall - so you should get in touch with me in the previous winter/spring if you're interested in putting an application together.
UVic is a fantastic place to work. Biology has one of the largest graduate student populations on campus. They are a vibrant and fun group, and you will be in excellent company. The ecology group at UVic is growing steadily. Within it you will be connected to a large network of local ecologists working on exciting and fascinating research questions. There is also a graduate student society, and a large international student community. You also can't beat living in Victoria, especially if you love food, cycling, fishing, running, etc.
Information about the graduate program at UVic Biology can be found here. More information is available through the Department of Graduate Studies. Most programs start in the fall, but spring and winter admission is also possible. Applications are accepted all year round, if you plan to start in the fall, you need to submit an application my mid February in order to be considered for a UVic fellowship.