Undergraduate Students

If you are a Michigan State University undergraduate interested in getting involved with research in the lab, please email Dr. Toomey at toomeym1@msu.edu.

Graduate Students

The Toomey Lab is looking for thoughtful, creative, and collaborative Ph.D. and M.S. students to help us build something great. Students are expected to develop independent dissertation/thesis projects that complement the ongoing research in the lab. Our approach to biology is integrative, offering opportunities to learn a wide range of theoretical, analytical, and technical skills.

If you are interested in joining the lab, please email Matt Toomey (toomeym1@msu.edu) with a brief cover letter describing your research interests and experiences and a CV or resume that includes contact information for three references. We encourage students to consider pursuing an NSF GRFP fellowship. If you are interested in developing a proposal, please contact us to discuss potential projects.

Graduate Studies in the Department of Integrative Biology at Michigan State University

The Department of Integrative Biology in the College of Natural Science at Michigan State University and offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Integrative Biology. Our graduate program includes students working across a broad range of research areas, including ecology, evolution, behavior, physiology, neurobiology, conservation, and organismal responses to environmental change. Graduate students are commonly supported through Teaching Assistantships, Research Assistantships, university fellowships, and other competitive funding opportunities. Students also benefit from MSU’s extensive research infrastructure, including core facilities, field stations, museum collections, interdisciplinary programs, seminars, and professional development resources. We are committed to building inclusive and supportive research groups and encourage applications from students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and scientific interests. More information is available here.

Life in East Lansing

East Lansing offers the benefits of a major university community in a mid-sized, affordable college town. Michigan State University’s campus is centered on the Red Cedar River, with green spaces, trails, gardens, museums, performing arts, and athletic events all within walking or biking distance. The surrounding Lansing-East Lansing area includes restaurants, coffee shops, farmers markets, music venues, bookstores, parks, bike trails, and access to the broader cultural and professional opportunities of Michigan’s capital region.