Prospective Students and Postdocs

We are always looking for enthusiastic and motivated students to join the lab! Our lab is embarking on several innovative projects to explore the impacts of climate change and habitat loss on various levels of ecological systems, from individuals to populations and communities. We have exciting opportunities for Master’s and Ph.D. students, as well as roles for undergraduate students to assist with ongoing studies or develop their own independent projects. If you’re interested in joining, please contact us at [email protected].

In our lab, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in both empirical and computational approaches to achieve your research goals. At the same time, you’ll have the freedom to design your project based on your strengths and interests. We foster an environment where you are encouraged to challenge yourself, develop new skills, and produce impactful research that sets you apart as a strong candidate for your next academic or industrial appointment.

Here’s what you can expect to gain in our lab:

1. Hands-on experience designing and conducting experiments based on key research questions.
2. Skills in collecting, managing, verifying, and analyzing data effectively.
3. Opportunities to present and publish your research results.

As a lab, we regularly attend scientific meetings, giving you the chance to present your work, gain feedback from experts, and find inspiration from the research of others. If this excites you, please send us a short statement of your research interests and any previous research experience.

Postdoctoral Opportunities:
We are also actively recruiting excellent postdoctoral researchers, particularly those with strong expertise in integrating empirical and modeling approaches. If you’re interested, please send us a short statement of your research interests, your CV, and examples of publications.

Possible Research Directions

The effect of climate on lizards

The variety of lizards and habitats in Israel makes it a natural laboratory to study how lizards are adapted to different environments. The lab especially focuses on the ability of lizard embryos to complete development under harsh environments using behavioral and physiological adaptations.  

Using deep-learning to calculate microclimates

As deep-learning is revolutionizing data analysis, the lab aims to adapt this technique for improving current  approaches that transform point data (e.g., from weather stations) to maps of microclimates at the surrounding area. 

Modeling risks of heat-strokes in human hikers

The frequency and spread of heat-related illnesses are increasing globally. The lab aims to develop models that  map the risks of overheating, especially under natural conditions (e.g., hiking activity).

Simulating climatic constraints on predator-prey interactions 

Although top-speed is considered the main factor determining predation success, animals' ability to maintain their body temperatures during chasing or escaping may also have important consequences for survival. The lab aims to explore how climate may affect evolutionary arms race between predator species and their prey.

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