PhD Student in Ecosystem Modelling: This scholarship opportunity is for a PhD position as part of the MITI-80PRIME ALEA project, focusing on possibilistic ecosystem modelling and its applications in understanding human evolution. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research that combines palaeontology, evolutionary biology, archaeology, and palaeoecology.
PhD Student Fixed-Term Contract in Possibilistic Ecosystem Modelling Applied to Human Evolution
Designation:
PhD Student (Fixed-Term Contract)
Research Area:
Possibilistic Ecosystem Modelling, Human Evolution
Location:
Centre Européen de Recherche et d’Enseignement des Géosciences de l’Environnement (CEREGE), Aix en Provence, France
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Successful completion of a Master’s degree in palaeontology, evolutionary biology, archaeology, or palaeoecology before starting this position.
- Proficiency in computer tools and programming languages such as R and Python.
- Ability to work independently and self-motivate.
- Strong logical and rigorous thinking.
- Keen interest in fundamental and applied research, particularly in palaeontology.
- Appreciation for interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Fluency in English with good communication and social skills.
Job Description:
The PhD candidate will address the question of how the genus Homo converged towards a single representative by exploring various factors influencing human evolution through a possibilistic modelling approach. The research will involve:
- Compiling expert knowledge on palaeoecosystems.
- Formalising this knowledge within a possibilistic model using the EDEN formalism.
- Analyzing alternative evolutionary scenarios of the Homo genus system between 4 and 1 million years ago.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of researchers across various scientific fields.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should ensure their application profiles are complete before applying. The application process details can be found on the official CEREGE website or academic job boards associated with the project.
Last Date for Apply:
June 24, 2025, by 23:59 Paris time
