We invite, celebrate, and respect diversity of opinions, cultures, and ideas.
Prospective lab members at all stages should know about The University of Colorado's support for diverse students. Check this site out for more information.

Want to join us? Here is how:
Undergraduate students:

Are you interested in gaining research experience as part of the Safran lab summer field crew?
​We are looking for dedicated students that will work well as part of a team and independently on studies of wild barn swallows. We are conducting multiple projects on cognition, predation, migration, and how the environment influences reproductive success. Our work happens every day, mid-May through August, at odd hours and we expect our students to take on a large amount of responsibility collecting data and being part of our research. Because of these things, we take the process of selecting our summer field crew very seriously.

Our work involves early mornings, late nights and sometimes long field days (if you don't like the sound of 3:30am, probably best to not apply). Field assistants learn how to capture and handle adult barn swallows and take different measurements. Field assistants also monitor nests, observe adult birds, and handle, band, and collect data nestlings at several field sites. Being on a summer field crew is a full time position. We will work with selected applicants to apply for a summer stipend through the UROP or BSI program ($2,000-2,500) if eligible, or arrange for other funding. You will work hard, but it will also be a fun and rewarding summer experience!

To apply, please complete this application and send an e-mail to angela.medinagarcia[at]colorado[dot]edu AND molly.mcdermott[at]colorado[dot]edu with the subject line ‘Summer field crew application’ with your resume and the e-mail of a professional reference (preferably an EBIO TA) as soon as possible, but no later than Jan 30. 

Graduate students:
We invite inquiries from highly motivated and engaged students whose research interests overlap with those of our group. For more information, please email Becca an introductory message along with a statement of your research interests and copy of your CV.  

Please also see our department's website for information about graduate program (including the application process).

Prospective Grad students: please check out the Colorado Diversity Initiative Program here at the University of Colorado! 

Postdocs: 
There are several opportunities to fund your postdoctoral work in our lab. Please get in touch with Becca to explore these!