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Graduate Opportunities
The Hantak lab in the Department of Biology at the University of Dayton (UD) is recruiting a fully-funded PhD student beginning in the fall of 2025.
Current research interests in the Hantak lab include the ecology and evolution of color polymorphism in amphibians, global drivers of species trait change, and evolutionary patterns of phenotypic trait variation. Graduate students are encouraged to develop independent projects that align with the research themes in the lab.
The University of Dayton is a mid-sized university, located in the city, and has a low cost of living. There are many metroparks, state forests, and state parks in the area.
The position is fully-funded through a teaching assistantship. The salary is set as $21,642/year for PhD students. There are also competitive fellowships through the university that can increase the stipend, and support for research and conference travel.
All qualified applicants should first get in contact with me. Please email me at [email protected] with your interest in the lab. In this email, please provide descriptions of your previous research experience, your future interests, your motivation for joining a graduate program, and your CV.
The Hantak lab is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive working environment for all members.
Preferred qualifications:
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Undergraduate Opportunities
Undergraduate students at the University of Dayton interested in research in my lab should reach out via email ([email protected]). Please provide a brief explanation on your interests and why you want to work in my lab.
Graduate Opportunities
The Hantak lab in the Department of Biology at the University of Dayton (UD) is recruiting a fully-funded PhD student beginning in the fall of 2025.
Current research interests in the Hantak lab include the ecology and evolution of color polymorphism in amphibians, global drivers of species trait change, and evolutionary patterns of phenotypic trait variation. Graduate students are encouraged to develop independent projects that align with the research themes in the lab.
The University of Dayton is a mid-sized university, located in the city, and has a low cost of living. There are many metroparks, state forests, and state parks in the area.
The position is fully-funded through a teaching assistantship. The salary is set as $21,642/year for PhD students. There are also competitive fellowships through the university that can increase the stipend, and support for research and conference travel.
All qualified applicants should first get in contact with me. Please email me at [email protected] with your interest in the lab. In this email, please provide descriptions of your previous research experience, your future interests, your motivation for joining a graduate program, and your CV.
The Hantak lab is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive working environment for all members.
Preferred qualifications:
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
- MS degree in biology or related field
- Ability to manage large datasets and perform data analysis using R
- Valid US driver’s license
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Undergraduate Opportunities
Undergraduate students at the University of Dayton interested in research in my lab should reach out via email ([email protected]). Please provide a brief explanation on your interests and why you want to work in my lab.