The Kozak lab studies the genomic architecture underlying mating behavior to understand how new mate preferences evolve and lead to speciation. The lab uses a combination of behavioral experiments, field collection, and bioinformatic approaches. Current projects in the lab involve genetic basis for courtship divergence and preference in moths and epigenetic basis for paternally-induced changes in mating behavior in stickleback fish.  

UMass-Dartmouth provides a PhD program in Integrative Biology and a MS program in Biology. Located on the south coast of Massachusetts, the University is less than 60 miles from Boston, Cape Cod, and Providence RI.
Deadline January 15. For more information visit:
https://www.umassd.edu/cas/biology/graduate-programs/

Prospective students should email a short description of their research interests and past research experience along with a resume or CV to [email protected]

Funding for students is available!