Opportunities

Working and training with COSSEE

COSSEE is a place for collaborative, keen, and hard-working people who want to conduct research with Dr. Shinichi Nakagawa and contribute to a broader vision of changing how science is done in ecology and evolution.

Qualities the Lab Looks For

Collaborative Diligent Inclusive Honest and responsible Open-minded Curious Motivated to learn

Skills and Background

COSSEE values strong analytical and computational habits, including experience or interest in tools such as R, Python, Julia, or MATLAB, along with a synthesis-centered approach to ecological and evolutionary questions.

Typical Application Materials

  • Cover letter
  • Scientific CV
  • Transcripts or representative publications, depending on the role
  • Referee contact details
  • Short statement of research interests
  • Diversity and social impact statement

Example Opportunity Format

A typical opportunity can combine ecological research, evidence synthesis, and collaborative training. One example project focused on investigating plant-insect community dynamics across deep time and environmental changes.

  • Support: about $27,894 per year for 2.3 years
  • Location: Edmonton, Alberta
  • Collaboration: Royal Tyrrell Museum
  • Project scope: simulation, imaging, database curation, and outreach
Openings vary by project, timing, and funding. The structure above is meant to show the kinds of roles, skills, and materials that align well with COSSEE.

How To Follow Up

Use this site for current information about COSSEE, and reach out through the contact page if you want to enquire about fit, timing, or potential opportunities.