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 2 great PhD opportunities:
1. In conjunction with Lend Lease and RPS, we have funding to support a 3-year PhD study on the ecology of black-throated finches, southern subspecies. We need an interested student, eligible for an Australian Postgraduate Award, or an International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to apply by 31 August 2019. 2. 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, or an International Postgraduate Research Scholarship, who has a strong quantitative background, and wishes to blaze new trails understanding Big Data associated with acoustic recording in natural environments. Please contact Lin if you are interested. Post-doctoral Opportunities: I am conducting a search for a post-doctoral candidate, closing 4th April 2019. I am looking for a good ecologist interested in acoustic communication to join my laboratory for one year, with a possible extension to several years. You will work with us to help collect and analyse data on animal sounds, help deploying acoustic sensors for the Australian Acoustic Observatory, and there will be scope for supervision of post-grads in your area of interest. Link here. Please contact Lin if you are interested. You will require a good publication record. 
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