**PhD, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Sensory Neuroscience & Evolution,**
The Laboratory for Sensory Neuroscience & Evolution at the New Jersey
Institute of Technology is seeking PhD students to start Fall 2026.

*The Lab*: The Himmel lab uses experimental and computational approaches
to study the function, evolution, and origins of sensory systems. We will
officially open in Fall '26 with generous startup funding for diverse
projects, for projects including but not limited to insect neurogenetics
and behavior, comparative genomics/phylogenetics (spanning the tree of
life), and ancestral protein reconstruction. Students with backgrounds
and interests in experimental and/or computational biology are welcome
to apply. More info at https://himmellab.org.

*The Uni*: NJIT is an R1 polytechnic research university. Part of the NYC
metro, its campus is situated in University Heights, Newark, NJ, alongside
the Newark campus of Rutgers University and the New Jersey Medical
School. The Biology PhD is jointly-operated by the Federated Departments
of Biological Sciences at NJIT and Rutgers Newark, with tracks at
NJIT emphasizing Neurobiology, Ecology, and Evolution. Faculty have a
broad range of biology expertise, and the department has historically
strong ties to the Department of Mathematical Sciences. PhD students
are supported by a strong union and are guaranteed funding for 5 years.

*How to Apply*: The deadline for application
to the Biology PhD program is 15 December 2025
(https://www.njit.edu/academics/degree/phd-biology). Interested students
are welcome to contact the PI, Dr. Nate Himmel (contact@himmellab.org),
with any questions they may have before, during, or after application.

Nathaniel J. Himmel, PhD
Current Postdoc, Benton Lab, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Incoming Assistant Professor, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA
https://himmellab.org

Nathaniel John Himmel <nathanieljohn.himmel@unil.ch>

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