Klausmeier-Litchman Lab

Welcome to the Klausmeier-Litchman lab! We study empirical and theoretical community ecology, biodiversity and climate change, focusing on phytoplankton, other microbes and general theory. We use observation, experiments, mathematical models, and data syntheses to answer fundamental ecological questions, from the physiological to the global scale. 

We (Chris and Elena) have run a joint lab since 2005. There are many advantages to this arrangement. It provides lab members with different perspectives, both empirical and theoretical, it generates more opportunities for collaborations and learning a broader range of tools and approaches, and contributes to success in obtaining funding.

Interested in joining the lab? Explore the research topics and contact us if you're looking to work on some of ecology's most fascinating questions! 

Open positions and funding opportunities

If you're interested (please check program eligibility first) in developing a proposal for the NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology with us, please reach out. Deadline is November 7, 2024.