PhD studentship Topic: Comparative life history and plant demography. Supervisors: Owen Jones and Johan Dahlgren
We are seeking a PhD candidate to work on plant population biology, life history, and the demography of aging. These are fundamental topics in theoretical evolutionary biology and ecology but also have broad applications in population management and conservation biology. The project will involve comparative analyses of population matrix models, field data collection and analysis within ongoing long-term individual-based demographic studies, and laboratory work to collect anatomical and herb-chronological data. The successful candidate will have an interest in life history evolution and plant population biology, and an excellent academic record with an undergraduate and/or masters degree in biological sciences, ecology, or related field. An interest in quantitative methods, including statistical modelling or population matrix modelling is essential. Experience of biological fieldwork and lab work, and knowledge of plant anatomy, is desirable. The position will ideally start on 1st September 2014. It will provide experience and training in cutting edge quantitative methods (including matrix and integral projection modelling and phylogenetic comparative methods), field and laboratory methods, and evolutionary demography. This fully-funded position is based at the Max-Planck Odense Center on the Biodemography of Aging (MaxO) and Department of Biology at the University of Southern Denmark in the vibrant city of Odense in Denmark. To apply, send a CV and cover letter in PDF format to both Owen Jones ([email protected]) and Johan Dahlgren ([email protected]). We encourage interested parties to contact us informally if they require more information. Application deadline August 1st 2014. This advert is also posted here, in case you wish to share this announcement via social media:http://www.owenjon.es/phd2014
