Join Us!
We are a new, growing lab in the Department of Botany at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We value diverse perspectives and backgrounds and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.
We seek highly motivated individuals who are excited about our research topics, including photosynthesis, CO2 fixation, algal biology, signal transduction, and gene expression and regulation.
We especially value curiosity, honesty, friendliness, diligence, perseverance, and a strong sense of responsibility, as we believe these qualities are essential for conducting independent research in a collaborative environment.
• Undergraduate Students: If you are interested in joining our lab for a senior thesis or to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge biological research, please email Shan with your experience and expectations.
• Graduate Rotation Students: If you are in a rotation program and looking for a lab, please email Shan to schedule a meeting.
• Ph.D. Applicants (Botany Program): Please email Shan with your research interests, undergraduate transcript, and CV, along with the contact information for three referees. International students from non-native English-speaking countries are required to submit English proficiency test results. You can find the application instructions on the department website.
• Postdoctoral Candidates: Please email Shan with your research interests and CV, along with the contact information for three referees.
We encourage Ph.D. and Postdoctoral applicants to explore all available funding sources. Here are some examples:
For U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents:
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) (for graduate students)
- NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) (for postdoctoral research)
- Research Fellowships & Awards for U.S. Citizens Only (summarized by UW-Madison)
For international students and scholars:
- Life Sciences Research Foundation (LSRF) (for postdoctoral research)
- Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Fellowships (for postdoctoral researchers from HFSP member countries)
- EMBO Long-Term Fellowships (for postdoctoral researchers from EMBC Member States)
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program (for graduate students from participating countries)
- Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships (for women in STEM from developing countries, for both Ph.D. level and postdoctoral level)
- American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships (for women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the US)
- Research Fellowships & Awards (summarized by UW-Madison)
Located in the heart of Madison, a city consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S., the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a leader in pioneering research across various disciplines. With its natural beauty and rich cultural scene, UW-Madison provides an ideal setting for both personal and professional growth. Department of Botany is known for its cutting-edge research in plant ecology, evolution, and molecular biology.