The Clarke Lab is currently recruiting PhD students to join our team in the Department of Biology at the University of Miami with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026. The deadline for application is December 1st, 2025. Research in the Clarke lab is focused on understanding the evolution of multicellularity in animals. In particular, we study the evolution and function of cell adhesion proteins to understand how animal tissues are built. To do this, we utilize a broad range of methods in evo-devo, including comparative embryology, cell biology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics to explore how cells stick together in non-bilaterian animals (cnidarians, placozoans, sponges and ctenophores). Incoming students will have opportunities to develop independent research projects leveraging these tools to investigate animal origins. To learn more about our research, please visit: clarkelab.com For more information about the Biology PhD program at UM, please visit: https://biology.as.miami.edu/graduate/index.html Prior to applying, interested students should email Nat (natclarke@miami.edu) with the following: (1) academic CV, (2) unofficial transcript(s), (3) contact information for 2-3 references, and (4) a brief statement describing your research interests, relevant research experience, and motivation for joining the lab. Nat Clarke, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Biology University of Miami Cox Science Building, 205 1301 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, FL clarkelab.com "Clarke, Nat" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)