The Vertebrate Ecology Lab is located at the James Cook University campus in Townsville, Australia, and is headed by Professor Lin Schwarzkopf. Research in our Lab focuses on the intersection between the ecology, evolution, and behavioural ecology of vertebrates.
Our dynamic lab currently hosts about 14 postgraduate students and collaborates with a variety of researchers and institutions worldwide.  In conjunction with 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 a great PhD opportunities:
In conjunction with software engineers at Queensland University of Technology, we are studying frog acoustic communication.  We are interested in the factors causing development of chorusing, and other group behaviours of frogs.  We need a very special student, eligible for an Australian Postgraduate Award, or an International Postgraduate Research Scholarship, who has a very highly quantitative background, and wishes to blaze new trails understanding Big Data associated with acoustic recording in natural environments. Please contact me if you are interested: mailto: lin.schwarzkopf@jcu.edu.au

Post-doctoral Opportunities: The Australian Research Council funds outstanding scholars to conduct research of their choice.  Please contact Lin if you are interested in developing a proposal.  You will require an outstanding publication record.