PhD Position in Global Biodiversity: Explore the past and shape the future with a fully funded, full-time PhD position in Global Vegetation Biodiversity at the Department of Botany, Faculty of Sciences, Charles University, Prague. Join the Laboratory of Quantitative Ecology and contribute to a cutting-edge project on Holocene Diversity Trends, quantifying global vegetation biodiversity changes since the Last Glacial Maximum.
Job Title: PhD Position in Global Vegetation Biodiversity
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 4 years, starting October 2024
Application Deadline: March 13, 2024
Designation: PhD Candidate
Research Area: Macroecology, Palaeoecology, Biodiversity Science, and Quantitative Ecology
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s or equivalent degree/diploma in a project-related field (e.g., ecology, geography, palaeoecology, botany, bioinformatics, biostatistics, environmental sciences).
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Motivation to learn new skills and enthusiasm for team building and collaboration.
Job Description:
- Conduct research on Holocene Diversity Trends, exploring spatio-temporal patterns of global plant biodiversity.
- Utilize state-of-the-art databases and advanced numerical techniques.
- Employ machine learning and data science approaches to understand the drivers influencing plant biodiversity since the Last Glacial Maximum.
- Collaborate within a global network of interdisciplinary researchers.
I Offer:
- A fully funded, full-time PhD position.
- Full medical insurance and social security.
- Support for settling in a foreign culture and language environment.
- Opportunities for skill development in data analysis, statistical testing, coding (particularly in R), and presentation and communication skills.
- A tax-free PhD stipend of 20,500 CZK/month (approx. 830 EUR as of Jan 2024).
- Access to scientific equipment, software, journals, databases, and a worldwide network of collaborators.
- Subsidized meals at the university canteen.
- Work in an inspiring academic international environment in the heart of Prague.
How to Apply:
- Submit your application via the STARS portal.
- Send an email to ondrej.mottl@natur.cuni.cz with the subject “PhD application [your surname]” containing:
- Motivation letter (1-2 pages) describing your expertise, research interests, and why you see yourself as a good fit.
- Contact details for 2-3 academic referees.
Note: Additional materials such as theses, manuscripts, diplomas, or certificates may be requested later.
Application Deadline: March 13, 2024
Join us in unraveling the mysteries of our planet’s biodiversity and contribute to groundbreaking research in a vibrant international environment. Shape the future of ecological understanding and make a significant impact on global biodiversity conservation.
