Graduate education is one of the central missions of our lab.
At any
given time the lab typically has 2-4 graduate students working toward a
Ph.D. degree. These students are
usually enrolled in the graduate program of the Department of Biology, although
in special circumstances students can also be admitted through the
Department
of Marine Sciences, the Curriculum in Neurobiology, or the
Biomedical and Biological Sciences Program (BBSP).
Our philosophy is to keep the lab group
relatively small, so that we can provide promising graduate students
with
considerable individual attention and help each one develop an
innovative research program, a strong publication record, and a
successful scientific career.
The biology graduate program at the
All students admitted to the biology graduate program automatically receive financial support from the university in the form of fellowships, research assistantships, or teaching assistantships. Students in the Lohmann Lab often receive additional supplemental financial support in the form of research assistantships paid for by the National Science Foundation, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the Office of Naval Research, or another sponsor of the lab's research.
During most years we receive inquiries and applications from approximately 15-20 prospective graduate students. Unfortunately, space in the lab is limited and we can usually only accept (at most) one new student per year. Admission to the lab is therefore highly competitive. Successful applicants are typically highly motivated, creative, and accomplished individuals who are willing to work long hours and have a consuming interest in scientific research. Nearly all have: (1) a strong background in one or more fields of science or engineering; (2) a record of significant prior research experience and accomplishment, often including one or more published papers and/or a Master's degree; (3) combined verbal and quantitative GRE scores of about 1300 or higher; (4) a grade point average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale; (5) the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team; and (6) broad interests in biology and the ambition to become an outstanding scientist. Because no single experience or achievement is an infallible predictor of scientific potential, however, we view these characteristics as general guidelines rather than rigid requirements. We welcome applications from talented students of any nationality and/or ethnicity.
Prospective graduate students are encouraged to contact Dr. Ken Lohmann (KLohmann@email.unc.edu) and/or Dr. Catherine Lohmann (CLohmann@email.unc.edu) to indicate their interest in applying and to provide information on their background and research interests.
About UNC: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the oldest public university in the United States, having first opened its doors in 1795. The institution is typically ranked among the top five public universities in the nation.
More information for prospective graduate students is available on the UNC Department of Biology home page.
Last
updated 9.07.10