PhD Students and Postdoc Researcher: Join the Li Lab at LSU’s Department of Biological Sciences for exciting PhD and Postdoc opportunities in Quantitative Ecology. Explore environmental changes, biodiversity, and phenology using innovative field research and data science approaches.
Designation: PhD Students and Postdoc Researcher
Research Area: Quantitative Ecology, Environmental Changes, Biodiversity, Phenology
Location: LSU, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD Students: No GRE requirement for admission, applicants from various backgrounds (biology, ecology, statistics, computer science, etc.) are encouraged to apply.
- Postdoc Researcher: Strong background in data science, machine learning, or related field. Experience with image analysis and software development preferred.
Job Description:
- PhD Students: Explore how environmental changes like climate change and urbanization impact biodiversity and phenology. Guaranteed funding for up to 6 years. Develop and conduct research projects aligned with lab interests.
- Postdoc Researcher: Develop machine learning methods to extract phenological information from images. Build software to integrate phenological data into a central database. More details available at link.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should contact Dr. Li via email (dli30@lsu.edu) with “PhD position fall 2024” or “Postdoc position” in the subject line to discuss possibilities before applying. In the email, please include a CV, a 1-2 pages cover letter with research interests and experiences, and a scientific writing example if possible. Application packets for fall 2024 enrollment are due by January 3, 2024. Application instructions can be found at link.
Last Date for Apply: Application packets for fall 2024 enrollment are due by January 3, 2024.
| Position Details | |
|---|---|
| PhD Students | Up to 6 years of guaranteed funding |
| Postdoc Researcher | Duration: Initially 2 years |
| Location | LSU, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA |
