PhD in Plant Ecology Modelling: We invite applications for a fully-funded (EU fees only) 4-year PhD project within the Plant Ecology Modelling group in the Discipline of Botany, School of Natural Sciences at Trinity College Dublin.
Designation: PhD Researcher
Research Area: Plant Ecology Modelling
Location: Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Eligibility/Qualification: The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a Bachelor or Masters degree in ecology, geosciences, environmental science, plant sciences, mathematics, computer science, or another relevant discipline.
- Have demonstrable quantitative skills, including ecologically-relevant statistical methods.
- Have previous programming experience (e.g. R, Python, Matlab, Fortran) and/or a background in ecology or plant physiology and a willingness to learn programming.
- Meet the Trinity College Dublin postgraduate entry requirements.
Job Description: Understanding how terrestrial vegetation responds to environmental changes is crucial to predict the carbon cycle under future climates. The PhD project will integrate existing data from distributed experiments with a cutting-edge land surface model to study plant trait plasticity in response to environmental stimuli.
How to Apply: Please send a CV and a 1-page personal statement detailing your interest in the project and names/contact details of two referees, no later than the 14th of June 17:00 GMT, by email to Dr. Silvia Caldararu at caldaras@tcd.ie. The personal statement should explain your motivation for pursuing a PhD and why you are interested in this particular project.
Last Date for Apply: 14th of June 17:00 GMT
