Opportunities in the Mordecai Lab

Prospective Graduate Students

If you are interested in discussing PhD opportunities in my lab, please fill out this form. I plan to contact prospective students in October to discuss opportunities. I accept PhD students through the Biology Department (Eco-Evo track), the Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources (E-IPER), and occasionally other PhD programs. Check out my blog post on how to apply for grad school for (hopefully) helpful explanation and tips! Also available en Español.

Research and Program Manager position

Disease Ecology in a Changing World (DECO)

The Disease Ecology in a Changing World (DECO) Program, co-directed by Erin Mordecai and Giulio De Leo, conducts solutions-oriented, partner-engaged research in human and planetary health. We are looking for research and program manager: an early-career candidate with a PhD in disease ecology, epidemiology, ecology, or a related field, combined with program management experience, expertise in field research coordination, and a strong scientific background. This is an incredible opportunity for a postdoc-level candidate who is excited about conducting and contributing to solutions-oriented research while helping to manage a dynamic, interdisciplinary program at the intersection of environmental change and human health. Job Description.

stanford Biology preview program

The Stanford Biology Preview Program will provide workshops to build and leverage applicants’ strengths and will cover general aspects of applying to Biology PhD programs, ranging from cellular, molecular and organismal biology to ecology and evolution. In addition, this year will include multiple sessions with a long-term mentor, helping students craft their application materials, navigate graduate interviews, and choose the program which is the best fit for them. Applications are open from May 11 - July 19, 2026.

Contact Erin Mordecai for information about conducting research in the lab as an undergraduate, graduate student, or postdoc.

Prospective postdocs: Please send a CV and brief statement of interests and background to Erin Mordecai: emordeca@stanford.edu. Consider applying for postdoctoral fellowships available through the King Center on Global Development, the Center for Human and Planetary Health, and the Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence.

Stanford undergrads: We have positions available to work in the lab and on mathematical modeling projects. Please apply through the Biology Department’s B-SURP summer internship program or through the Major Grants program.

High school summer interns: We are no longer accepting unpaid summer interns. We accept interns through Stanford's RISE program.