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Who we’re looking for. The BIRD lab aims to bring in trainees that are highly motivated, independent thinkers who are seeking to enhance their multi-disciplinary approaches both through the development of their technical aptitude and interpersonal communication skills.
We do not expect that incoming trainees have a background in both biology and engineering. I value hiring trainees with diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
Importantly, trainees are expected to maintain and promote an environment that prioritizes inclusivity, safety, and the highest quality of scientific studies.
Hiring status: There are currently no funding opportunities in the lab. If you are interested in joining my group, please reach out and we can discuss fellowship or grant opportunities.
Hiring status: There are currently no funding opportunities in the lab. If you are able to source fellowship or external support, please feel free to connect.
I hire folks with a focus on bird flight, morphing wing design, robotics, aerodynamics, camera vision, and flight dynamics.
I am a member of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) and Animal Behavior Graduate Groups, and can supervise students in either program.
MAE offers:
M.S. Plan I - Thesis-based
M.S. Plan II - Project-based
PhD
Animal Behavior offers:
PhD
Timing: I usually only begin interviewing graduate students for open positions in early fall as it allows enough time for your application to be sent in for late fall. UC Davis only admits graduate students once a year with priority deadlines in December. If you’re interested, please reach out in early fall.
Note: You can always apply directly to graduate groups. However, to ensure a position in my lab specifically, I recommend that you reach out to me in advance.
At the beginning of each quarter, I usually will hold an interview process for 1 to 2 junior or senior undergraduate researchers. We are looking for highly motivated and self-driven students.
All majors are welcome!
Most undergraduate positions with the lab are unfunded, however it is possible to win your own funding through UC Davis programs. See Apply for money for details.
Funding and Sponsored Programs
CITRIS Workforce Innovation - CITRIS and the Banatao Institute