PhD Scholarship modelling Eco-Evolutionary dynamics in vegetation PROJECT: the Short and Long-term Effects of Climate Change on Vegetation
SUPERVISORS: Dr Daniel Falster, A/Prof Will Cornwell, and Dr Martin De Kauwe INSTITUTION: Evolution & Ecology Research Centre, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia ABOUT: Climatic change is set to reconfigure ecological systems, as key drivers of vegetation composition and function - such as rainfall and temperature - shift away from their historical norms. Vegetation will respond over a range of timescales, from short-term acclimation to medium-term adjustments in the abundance of current species, to long-term evolutionary responses, including adaptation and/ or selective replacement of species. In this project, the student will compare the pace and impact of these different responses, using process-based models; and then outline scenarios of alternative future states. The student will receive a stipend of $40K AUD per year for four years, as well as up to $10k each year for career development. The project is based in the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, at the University of New South Wales, Sydney Australia; supervised by Dr Daniel Falster, A/Prof Will Cornwell, and Dr Martin De Kauwe. Both international and domestic applications are strongly encouraged. Strong interest and background in quantitative techniques and eco-evolutionary dynamics are essential. WHEN: Interested students must lodge an Expression of Interest by 20 July 2018, with full applications due 3 September 2018 for enrolment in early 2019. MORE: For further information see http://danielfalster.com/blog/2018/06/01/PhD/
