PhD Position in Biogeography / GIS

The Daru lab (https://barnabasdaru.com/) within the Department of Life Sciences at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is seeking a PhD student to begin in Spring 2022.  The student’s research will focus on a 3-year NSF funded project to develop informatics tools and methods for biogeography (http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4792835).

The position includes a stipend ($24,000/yr), health insurance, and tuition. These will be provided through a research assistantship. The Daru Lab is supportive of opportunities for professional development (e.g., workshops and conferences). For instance, the student will also have funding to participate in a biogeography-method users workshop in Laguna Madre Field Station in the Gulf of Mexico in south Texas in Years 1 and 3 of the project and Turtle Cove Field Station, Louisiana in Year 2. We strive to provide a flexible, comfortable, inclusive environment for research and professional growth. The successful student will obtain Ph.D. degree through the Marine Biology Program, an interdisciplinary degree program.

Essential qualifications:

Applicants should have: 1) A B.S. or M.S. in biology, ecology, evolution, biogeography, statistics or a related field; 2) An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Desired qualifications:

1) Experience in spatial analysis and programming in the R computing environment; 2) Prior experience with GIS/geospatial analysis, R package development, Git, and/or reproducible research would be an asset. Prospective students from traditionally under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Application:

Applicants should electronically submit a single PDF file containing the following:

1) a 2-page cover letter detailing your research interests and explaining why you are a good fit for the position;

2) a CV or resume (with 3-5 references listed at the end).

Please submit applications by email to Dr. Barnabas Daru at barnabas.daru@tamucc.edu

Applications will be considered until candidate is selected.