Join a growing lab that studies how the environment impacts the brain and behavior of
songbirds! We do foundational research in ecology, behavior, neurobiology, and endocrinology
to understand how factor such as urbanization, social dynamics, and early life challenges impact
individuals and populations.
Virginia Tech emphasizes collaborative and integrative training through programs such as the Global Change Center. The Sewall lab also collaborates with groups examining ecological physiology including the Moore, Hawley, Belden, Walters, and Hopkins labs, as well as researchers in neuroscience including the Gilbert, Thompson, Hodes, and Clinton research labs.
Current positions in the lab include:
PhD Student
Our lab is considering PhD applicants to begin fall 2023. Students in the lab will participate in core research on the neural, endocrine, and cognitive processes underlying social behavior in songbirds as part of their graduate research assistance position, in addition to conducting their own independent research. Applicants should have prior research experience (preferably in animal behavior, neuroscience, field research, or endocrinology), a strong academic record, enthusiasm for teamwork, but also dedication to developing an independent graduate research project.
To Apply: Email a cover letter summarizing your prior research experience, professional goals, and research interests, as well as a CV and contact information for at least three academic or work references to Kendra Sewall ([email protected]).
songbirds! We do foundational research in ecology, behavior, neurobiology, and endocrinology
to understand how factor such as urbanization, social dynamics, and early life challenges impact
individuals and populations.
Virginia Tech emphasizes collaborative and integrative training through programs such as the Global Change Center. The Sewall lab also collaborates with groups examining ecological physiology including the Moore, Hawley, Belden, Walters, and Hopkins labs, as well as researchers in neuroscience including the Gilbert, Thompson, Hodes, and Clinton research labs.
Current positions in the lab include:
PhD Student
Our lab is considering PhD applicants to begin fall 2023. Students in the lab will participate in core research on the neural, endocrine, and cognitive processes underlying social behavior in songbirds as part of their graduate research assistance position, in addition to conducting their own independent research. Applicants should have prior research experience (preferably in animal behavior, neuroscience, field research, or endocrinology), a strong academic record, enthusiasm for teamwork, but also dedication to developing an independent graduate research project.
To Apply: Email a cover letter summarizing your prior research experience, professional goals, and research interests, as well as a CV and contact information for at least three academic or work references to Kendra Sewall ([email protected]).