Doctoral Position on Statistical Demography: The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI-EVA) in Leipzig, Germany, is inviting applications for a doctoral position in statistical primate demography starting in October 2024. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work with a leading interdisciplinary team to explore primate life-history strategies and their evolution through the development and application of state-of-the-art inference models.
Doctoral Position on Statistical Primate Demography
Summary Table
| Designation | Doctoral Position in Statistical Primate Demography (m/f/d) |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Statistical Primate Demography, Ecology, Evolution, Aging |
| Location | Leipzig, Germany |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in quantitative or statistical ecology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, or related fields. Experience with R and strong English skills required. |
| Job Description | Research in statistical primate demography focusing on fertility, survival, and aging in primates. Development and application of inference models. |
| How to Apply | Submit cover letter, CV, and references via the application tool. |
| Last Date for Apply | July 15, 2024 |
Designation
Doctoral Position in Statistical Primate Demography (m/f/d)
Research Area
Statistical Primate Demography, Primate Ecology, Evolution, Aging
Location
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Leipzig, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree (including M.Sc. thesis) in quantitative or statistical ecology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, or related fields.
- Background knowledge in animal demography, statistical and preferably Bayesian inference, population ecology, and primate life history.
- Proficiency in R programming.
- Strong written and spoken English.
- Enthusiasm for working in an international, dynamic team (German language skills are not required).
Job Description
The successful candidate will engage in research toward a doctoral thesis on statistical primate demography. The research will involve developing and applying advanced inference models to understand the influence of social and environmental factors on primate fertility, survival, and aging. This work will be supervised by Dr. Fernando Colchero and will be conducted in collaboration with Prof. Jenny Tung. The candidate will benefit from access to state-of-the-art scientific infrastructure, individualized mentoring, and a structured training program offered by the International Max Planck Research School “The Leipzig School of Human Origins” (IMPRS-LSHO).
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their complete application documents, including a cover letter, CV, and relevant references, through the MPI-EVA application tool.
Last Date for Apply
July 15, 2024
For further inquiries, please contact Ms. Claudia Marstaller at primevo_sec@eva.mpg.de.
