A graduate Ph.D. position is available in Dr. Derek Johnson’s research group (www.vcuderekjohnson.com) in the Department of Biology. Students interested in ecological drivers of population dynamics and invasion in a changing world, with particular focus on forest insects, are encouraged to apply. The Johnson Lab asks research questions at multiple spatial scales, from local to landscape to geographic scales, and at temporal scales up to several centuries. We take a multi-tool approach to addressing ecological questions, including field research, analyzing existing large datasets, and population modeling. Applicants with strong quantitative skills and experience using R are preferred. Candidates will apply to the Ph.D. program in the VCU Integrative Life Sciences graduate program ( http://lifesciences.vcu.edu), which provides competitive stipends. Interested candidates are encouraged to email 1) an unofficial transcript (undergraduate and/or MS), 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) a brief personal statement describing research and career goals to Dr. Derek Johnson ( [email protected]). The application deadline is February 1, 2016.
Derek M. Johnson 1000 W. Cary St. Department of Biology Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA 23284 www.vcuderekjohnson.com (804)827-0274
