Join the Lab
Calling curious minds!
The Mountain Ecology and Biogeography Lab, housed in the CU Geography department, is looking for highly motivated and curious researchers for a variety of opportunities within the lab. We study how human impacts affect ecosystems with an emphasis on plant ecology and global perspectives. In this lab, we want to provide an avenue for young scientists from all over the world, including folks from the Global South or minority communities in the US, to get involved in research.
If our work sounds like a good fit for you, read on to inquire about joining our lab!
The values that drive our work
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Authenticity
We show up with honesty
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Curiosity
We are driven by wonder
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Humility
We seek new perspectives
Lab Opportunities
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We are currently a new lab with limited funding, but we are dedicated to supporting candidates who are a good fit, no matter their means. We also welcome prospective students with external funding, or those interested in pursuing external fellowship opportunities in partnership with our lab. Please reach out through our interest form below to start the conversation!
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Please note we are no longer accepting graduate students for the 2026 school year. Please check back next year.
We’d love to get to know you! We encourage prospective graduate students to reach out through our interest form with your CV and a description of your interests and experiences as they relate to our work. Be authentic in your writing, opportunities are varied and we’d love to know what motivates you! If your interests seem like a good fit we will reach out to continue the conversation.
The CU geography department requires PhD applicants to have completed a masters degree. Please check that you meet the degree requirements before completing our inquiry form.
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We are always excited to connect with collaborators or prospective postdocs. Our lab has a wide range of expertise and we are open to a variety of interdisciplinary projects if the fit is good. If you have an idea you’d like to work with us on, reach out through our interest form below and let us know what you have in mind.
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The Mt. Bio Lab is not currently looking for undergraduate research assistants, but we are happy to keep your resume on file and add you to our mailing list for future opportunities. Fill out the interest form below to be notified about future openings.
Start the conversation here!
No matter your background or career stage, we would love to hear from you! Please use this form to tell us more about yourself and the types of opportunities you are seeking. If your goals align with our work, we will reach out to continue the conversation via email.
Please note, we want to give each inquiry the attention it deserves. For that reason, we do not respond to email inquiries from prospective students about joining the lab.
We are no longer accepting graduate students for the 2026 school year.
