Diversity and inclusion are more than just words for us. These are central in guiding how we come together as a research team, cultivate excellence, and go forth into the world to share our discoveries and our love of our work. If this sounds good to you, then please inquire about joining the lab!
Postdoctoral researchers
I have an opening in February 2024 for a postdoctoral researcher. To be competitive for this position you must have substantial research experience in biomechanics, evolutionary biology, animal behavior or all three. This position focuses on the structural integrity of animal weapons. If you are interested, contact me as far in advance as possible.
Note that the National Science Foundation has fellowship opportunities! If you are interested in writing a fellowship proposal, please contact me as far in advance of the deadline as possible.
Note that the National Science Foundation has fellowship opportunities! If you are interested in writing a fellowship proposal, please contact me as far in advance of the deadline as possible.
Prospective graduate students
My next opening for a Ph.D. student will be Fall 2024. I will not be able to consider applicants for Fall 2023. The successful applicant will work at the interface of ecology, evolution, biomechanics, and behavior using insects in Family Coreidae, the leaf-footed bugs. If you would like to consider working as part of our research group, send an email to Dr. Christine Miller, cwmiller@ufl.edu. In this email, please include 1) a description of the kinds of research questions that you would like to pursue, 2) how these incorporate all of the following: ecology, evolution, biomechanics, and behavior as well as previous research coming out of this lab, 3) a brief overview of your academic and research experiences, 4) a CV, and 5) why you feel you are ready for this commitment. I sort through applications and hold interviews before students apply to the UF Graduate Program (to save students time and money).
Graduate student funding: all accepted graduate students receive UF tuition and a stipend. You may qualify for a prestigious University of Florida Graduate Fellowship. Also, have you heard of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program? The NSF GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions. The five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support including an annual stipend of at least $34,000 and a cost of education allowance of $12,000 to the institution. If you are interested in writing a NSF GRFP proposal, try to contact me by the July before you plan to apply for graduate school (well over a year before starting)!
Graduate student funding: all accepted graduate students receive UF tuition and a stipend. You may qualify for a prestigious University of Florida Graduate Fellowship. Also, have you heard of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program? The NSF GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions. The five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support including an annual stipend of at least $34,000 and a cost of education allowance of $12,000 to the institution. If you are interested in writing a NSF GRFP proposal, try to contact me by the July before you plan to apply for graduate school (well over a year before starting)!
Undergraduate research positions & internships
Undergraduate research positions are occasionally available for work on behavior, morphology, and evolution in the leaf-footed bugs. Much of this work is done in the laboratory or the field at the Ordway-Swisher Biological Station. Academic credit is available for the first semester, and then many students apply for funding through the University Scholars Program, McNair Program, and others. We have high standards for our undergraduate researchers, and the sky is the limit in terms of undergraduate successes. This lab is a great place to start your scientific research career! For inquiries, email Dr. Miller, cwmiller@ufl.edu.
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