Ph.D. Student Position available – Potential topics include: urban ecology, rangeland ecology, remote sensing for ecological restoraiton
Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Graduate Program, Boise State University, Idaho, USA
Summary
We are recruiting a PhD student to join a team focused on integrating ecological and remotely sensed data to support land management. Potential projects include consequences of urban planning for species diversity, applying drone technology to restore sagebrush steppe, and forecasting tropical forest recovery. This research will take place in a collaborative setting that unifies ecological field data, Bayesian statistics, and remote sensing to address restoration challenges.
We are seeking a student with expertise in data science, remote sensing, spatial analysis, plant demography, and/or modeling. The student must have strong computational training and the desire to further develop their expertise in data science, remote sensing, and programming. This is an ideal position for a student looking to advance their mathematical and statistical training while developing solutions to real-world ecological problems. Competitive students will have a Master’s degree and research or job experience related to the topics above.
Dr. Trevor Caughlin (caughlinlab.com) will be the students’ major advisor, The student will be co-advised by other faculty and collaborate with other students in the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (https://www.boisestate.edu/eeb/) group and the Human-Environment Systems community (cid.boisestate.edu/hes), a group of faculty and students committed to team-based, actionable research that draws from multiple disciplines and addresses real-world environmental challenges. The student will pursue a PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior.
Qualifications
We are seeking a student with expertise in data science, remote sensing, spatial analysis, plant demography, and/or modeling. The student must have strong computational training and the desire to further develop their expertise in data science, remote sensing, and programming. This is an ideal position for a student looking to advance their mathematical and statistical training while developing solutions to real-world ecological problems. Competitive students will have a Master’s degree and research or job experience related to the topics above.
Stipend and tuition and fees
This position includes support in the form of a renewable 12-month assistantship at a minimum of $28,000, tuition and fee waiver, and health insurance. The position starts Fall (August) 2025.
To Apply
Please send via email in a single file attachment (include your last name in the file name): a cover letter that states qualifications and career goals, a CV with the names and contacts for 3 references, and copies of transcripts (unofficial are O.K.) to Trevor Caughlin (email: [email protected]). Please put “PhD application-EEB program” in the subject line and submit applications by March 20th. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Top candidates will be asked to formally apply to a Boise State graduate program. The Graduate Dean must approve all admission decisions.
About Boise
Boise State is in the beautiful city of Boise, which strikes a perfect balance with close-by outdoor recreational activities as well as a vibrant downtown life. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the capital of the State of Idaho, Boise is frequently featured as a top-ranked metropolis. The city has many opportunities for excellent outdoor activities year round and a thriving arts and entertainment culture. In 2017, US News and World report ranked Boise the 12th best city to live in the United States. To learn more, please view “Visit Boise” link at: https://www.cityofboise.org/