Laboratory of Jeffery McKinnon, Ph.D.

Study of the Evolution of Three-spined Stickleback:

Our lab investigates stickleback color evolution through natural and sexual selection.  Our work focuses on reproductive isolation, with emphasis on function of throat and spine coloration as well as the evolution of female display traits.

Student assistants would begin by feeding fish 1-2 times per week and assisting with enclosure up keep.  Those interested in research would assist graduate students on current projects.  For example; color analysis, histology, and parasite dissections.  All of these opportunities are great additions for resumes and lab work is a must for those interested in graduate school.

Please send a current CV/resume and a statement concerning why you are interested in working in the lab, to Chris Anderson at andersonchr15@students.ecu.edu.