Undergraduates
Our lab offers many internships and independent study opportunities for undergraduates, often involving data collection and daily care of our research animals. To be contacted when additional opportunities arise, please send your resume to Hanna Butler-Struben (hmbutlerstruben@ucdavis.edu).
Prospective graduate students
I am currently recruiting graduate students. At UC Davis, graduate students are accepted through graduate programs, or groups of faculty that share a common interest or discipline. If you are interested in graduate school with me, explore the following:
These two groups differ in a number of ways, including deadlines for applications. Determining the right one for you may involve a conversation. To speak with me, first email me your CV, GPA, GRE scores (reported as percentages), a summary of your background and a short statement about how working with me would further your long-term career goals. This information will help me gauge your likelihood of acceptance, as well as your fit with each program.
- Animal Behavior (PhD students only)
- Animal Biology (MSc and PhD students)
These two groups differ in a number of ways, including deadlines for applications. Determining the right one for you may involve a conversation. To speak with me, first email me your CV, GPA, GRE scores (reported as percentages), a summary of your background and a short statement about how working with me would further your long-term career goals. This information will help me gauge your likelihood of acceptance, as well as your fit with each program.
Visiting scholars
The Tucker Lab welcomes visiting scholars to join our team. We often accommodate international students seeking internships in an animal welfare research setting. If you are interested in becoming a visiting scholar in our lab, please contact me (CBTucker@ucdavis.edu) to arrange an interview via Skype. Please note that these opportunities are not paid.