Company: Confidential
Job Title: PhD position in Quantitative Ecology at the University of Kentucky
Job Number: 84269
Location: Lexington, US
Job Description
The Quantitative Population Ecology group in the Department of Biology at the University of Kentucky is recruiting a PhD student for Fall 2025. Current research projects in the group include, but are not limited to:
Detection of inverse stochastic resonance in cyclic population dynamics using neural ode’s
Scaling of group size in cooperative predators
Developing methods to validate ecological forecasts.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology (or related field), Statistics, or Applied Math (or related field).
Ability to demonstrate strong quantitative skills.
The Biology Program at UK
The Department of Biology guarantees each PhD student support upon their acceptance to the program. Support includes stipend ($28,520 for a 9-month appointment), tuition/mandatory fees waiver, and health insurance.
Applications are due Dec. 15, interested individuals should reach out to Jake ([Please click the Apply button for the link or email]) to discuss potential projects well in advance of this deadline. More information on the graduate program and application process is available at https://biograd.as.uky.edu/.
Application Deadline: 2024-12-15
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