If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the Haase Lab, we highly recommend checking out our research page and reading publications from the lab to determine if and how our work interests you.

Expectations and Mentoring Style
I am always interested in working with motivated graduate students with interests in conservation and field-oriented ecological research. My mentoring style is one of guided independence - that is, I will help my students in any way I can to reach their research goals, but have high expectations of the effort they will put into their projects on their own. I encourage students to think broadly about directions of research that will expand both theoretical and applied understanding.

I will post funded opportunities in my lab as they arise. Inquiries regarding positions should include a C.V., including undergraduate GPA and GRE scores, and a brief but well developed description of research directions of interest. Students with developed research projects and funding are encouraged to contact me. Those interested in projects outside of those posted below should be forewarned that securing funding will be required! But I am happy to work with students to achieve funding. I have posted various funding resources on the Grants & Job Resources page. ​

M.S. Positions​

Undergraduate Positions

We are currently looking for a Masters student to join our lab Fall 2022! The student will work on a project studying hibernation ecology of tri-colored bats in Texas culverts. Although the specific thesis research topic is open, the successful application will be expected to engage in field-based research related to thermoregulatory strategies, roosting behaviors, and susceptibility to white-nose syndrome of tri-colored bats. The project will require a field season during the winter in east Texas coordinated with Texas Parks and Wildlife. Travel costs, including housing, will be provided while in the field. The assistantship will be split between a teaching (semester) and research (summer) assistantship, and includes payment of tuition and a 12-month stipend.

Minimum qualifications include: (1) a B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Wildlife Conservation, or a related field, (2) experience handling bats, (3) excellent written and oral communication skills, (4) strong self-motivation and ability to work well independently and with a team, and (5) ability to work long hours under challenging and physically demanding field conditions. Preferred qualifications include experience working with wildlife telemetry and data analysis using R. Candidates with preferred qualifications should be able to demonstrate the acquisition and application of their experiences outside of a traditional classroom setting.

To apply, submit the following in a single PDF to Dr. Catherine Haase (haasec@apsu.edu) by 1 February 2022: (1) statement of research background and interests, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) names and contact information for three academic or professional references, and (4) unofficial copy of your college transcripts. Additionally, to be considered by the APSU College of Graduate Studies, applicants must submit required materials by 1st March 2022 for official admission to the Biology M.S. program. Please see: http://www.apsu.edu/grad-studies for instructions, required documents, and note special instructions for the Biology program. Austin Peay State University is located in Clarksville, TN, in one of the most biologically diverse regions of the southeastern U.S. For more information about the graduate program in Biology visit: http://www.apsu.edu/biology/graduate. 

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​Our lab often has openings for motivated undergraduate students that want to gain research experience.  We expect undergraduates to be very committed to their work in the lab. If you are interested in working  with our lab, please contact Dr. Haase with your research interests, a list of references, your CV, and what you hope to gain from interacting with our lab.