The Vertebrate Ecology Lab, headed by Professor Lin Schwarzkopf, is located at the James Cook University campus in Townsville, Australia. Research in our lab focuses on the intersections between the ecology, evolution, and behavioral ecology of vertebrates.
Our lab currently hosts about 14 postgraduate students and collaborates with a variety of researchers and institutions worldwide. In conjunction with our students, we investigate a wide range of ecological and conservation questions using vertebrates, mostly reptiles and amphibians, as model organisms.
Our lab currently hosts about 14 postgraduate students and collaborates with a variety of researchers and institutions worldwide. In conjunction with our students, we investigate a wide range of ecological and conservation questions using vertebrates, mostly reptiles and amphibians, as model organisms.
Interested in Joining Us?PhD opportunities: Right now, we have great PhD opportunities:
FOR A START in 2020! Australians can join us this year by applying for a PhD at JCU and an Australian Postgraduate Award 1. In conjunction with software engineers at Queensland University of Technology, we are studying frog acoustic communication. We are interested in the factors causing the development of chorusing and other group behaviors of frogs. We need an interested student, eligible for an Australian Postgraduate Award, who has a strong quantitative background, and wishes to blaze new trails understanding Big Data associated with acoustic recording in natural environments. 2. A variety of different possibilities to work with reptiles and other vertebrates exist - Please contact Lin if you are interested. Post-doctoral Opportunities: I am conducting a search for a post-doctoral candidate. I am looking for a good ecologist interested in assessing vertebrate biodiversity for comparison with acoustic assessments. Please contact Lin if you are interested. You will require a good publication record. 
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Vertebrate Ecology in the NewsVideo: Lin Schwarzkopf on Cane Toad traps, Reperio2018 Radio: invasive geckos https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/offtrack/barking-gecko/12216272 |
