The lab is actively recruiting PhD students to start in Fall 2026! Students interested in functional genomics, adaptation, gene regulation, genome biology, and/or physiology are encouraged to apply!

• Potential thesis topics include:
  • genomic mechanisms of venom variation in North American rattlesnakes
  • evolution of metabolic signaling pathways underlying hibernation in mammals and beyond
  • unique evolutionary and functional consequences of microchromosomes
  • I am also open to students developing other projects relevant to the interests and goals of the lab!

If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to blperry [at] ucsc.edu and include a CV and brief description of your research interests!

Additional relevant info and links:

• Graduate school applications are due November 15th. If you are interested, reach out soon!
• Department of Integrative Biology (IBIO) at MSU
• Information for prospective IBIO students

The lab is actively recruiting a postdoc to start as early as January 2026! Prospective postdocs interested in developing and leading projects broadly in line with the lab’s research interests are encouraged to reach apply.

This position can be funded either through startup funds or through external fellowships. Prospective postdocs with experience in functional genomics and/or bioinformatics are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to blperry [at] ucsc.edu and include a CV and brief description of your research interests and potential project ideas!

Undergraduate research opportunities will become available in 2026. Please check back in early 2026 for more information!