A fun and adventurous ecology lab in the heart of Laramie, Wyoming
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Weiss-Lehman Lab!
What sets us apart
Our lab breaks traditional boundaries in the field
We’ve learned from our work that reality is more complex than our initial assumptions with rapid evolutionary changes scrambling our expectations. We approach life with the same open-mindedness.
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We are recruiting for new students (masters and PhD level available) to join the lab in 2026 and 2027. The positions will be fully funded, including tuition, stipend, and health insurance, through a combination of research and teaching assistantships. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, evolution, or a related field. Previous experience with quantitative techniques and/or scientific computing languages (e.g., R or Python) is a plus.
To apply, please email Topher Weiss-Lehman (cweissle@uwyo.edu) with your CV, transcripts (unofficial are fine), a statement of interest, and contact information for 2-3 professional references.
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We are not currently recruiting postdocs for the lab, but we have several grant applications pending.
If you are interested in working in the lab, then contact Topher at cweissle@uwyo.edu with any questions and to discuss funding possibilities.
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We are currently searching for Research Assistants to assist with experiments in the flour beetle lab.
For any questions and to apply, contact Topher at cweissle@uwyo.edu.
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