Colaboración

Collaboration makes science better.

We envision a field of ecology that reflects diverse ways of knowing, and builds on novel ideas and theories. To move towards this vision, in our lab, we aim to: 1) reexamine old theories with new data and perspectives; 2) foster creativity in ecology, and; 3) develop communities of practice and resources to help ‘outsiders’ in.

We welcome new partnerships. Contact Dr. Hulshof about exploring synergistic opportunities to leverage existing and build new datasets juntos.

For trainees, when recruiting new lab members, I look for diverse perspectives, creative ideas, and problem-solving skills over grades or past accomplishments. I am always looking for students who know how to navigate obstacles (#rasquachismo).

 

Lab Openings

PhD in Integrative Life Sciences

I am not currently recruiting graduate students.

Undergraduates & Postdocs

Undergraduates: I am not currently recruiting undergraduate students.

Postdocs: Dr. Hulshof is happy to co-develop proposals to support postdoctoral researchers in our lab. Options include:

  1. NEON’s Postdoctoral Fellow Program or

  2. NSF’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology - Broadening Participation of Groups Underrepresented in Biology

  3. Smithsonian or ForestGEO fellowships to work on testing ecological theories related to tropical forests and climatic variability.

Contact Dr. Hulshof about other opportunities or visit our Resources page for additional funding options.

The Biodiversity Research Laboratory

 

The Biodiversity Research Laboratory is located in the Department of Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University, in Richmond, Virginia.

VCU is located on the historic James River within easy reach of the Appalachian Mountains, the Virginia LTER and NEON sites, and other resources in the D.C. area like the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and Conservation International.