The Monroe Lab is always interested in hearing from enthusiastic graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, undergraduate researchers, and visiting scholars.
Grey accepts graduate students through:
Both programs are rotation-based. Students apply to the program and rotate through labs before selecting an advisor.
Prospective students are encouraged to apply through one of these programs. Students who are interested in joining the lab are welcome to reach out in advance.
In inquiry emails, please include:
We actively work with students to develop competitive fellowship applications.
Prospective postdocs should contact Grey directly and include:
We strongly encourage early fellowship planning. Several postdocs in the lab have successfully secured competitive fellowships.
The Monroe Lab provides research opportunities for undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on molecular genetics experience. Students typically begin with research-for-credit (199 course) and, following successful participation, may become eligible for paid research positions, including summer internships.
Students typically begin with an orientation period to learn laboratory practices and expectations before taking on independent projects. One unit of research credit (199 course) corresponds to approximately three hours per week in the lab. Students are encouraged to attend lab meetings and participate in lab activities.
We value enthusiasm, curiosity, comfort learning new techniques, and genuine interest in molecular laboratory research. No prior research experience is required.
Typical timeline: Students often begin in the fall with orientation, enroll in research credit in winter and spring, and may become eligible for paid summer research positions depending on performance and availability.
To apply, email gmonroe@ucdavis.edu with a resume or CV, a brief description of your interests, and any relevant coursework or lab experience.
We welcome visiting scholars interested in collaborative research aligned with our lab’s research directions. Please contact Grey directly to discuss potential collaborations.
The lab periodically hires Junior Specialists (including recent graduates) and other research staff positions. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to discuss potential opportunities.
The lab participates in UC Davis EnvironMentors , a program that pairs graduate student and postdoctoral mentors with high school students to carry out original environmental science research projects. Students compete in a national science fair at the end of the year.
We are always looking for enthusiastic mentors — graduate students, postdocs, and other lab members who are interested in guiding a high school student through a research project. It is a rewarding experience and a great way to develop mentoring skills.
If you are a high school student interested in doing science research with our lab through EnvironMentors, or a graduate student or postdoc interested in serving as a mentor, please reach out to Grey at gmonroe@ucdavis.edu .
Grey co-organizes the annual UC Davis Plant Sciences Symposium together with graduate students. This is a great opportunity to develop event organization experience, build connections across the plant science community, and shape a flagship annual event for the department.
Graduate students interested in joining the organizing committee are welcome to reach out.
To get in touch, email gmonroe@ucdavis.edu .