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Postdoctoral Fellow Position: Global Change Ecology
The Meng Lab is seeking 2 highly motivated post-doctoral scholars interested in global change ecology using remote sensing, in situ observation, and modeling. Research in the Meng Lab focuses on the study of various aspects and processes related to ecosystem processes at the macroscale (regional to continental), with a particular emphasis on vegetation dynamics under climate change, disturbance, and human activities. Successful candidates will engage in a variety of ongoing projects, offering thematic flexibility in their research focus. Specific areas of interest include:
1. Phenology changes and modeling;
2. Human Health & Environmental Justice;
3. Wildfire dynamics in tropical ecosystems;
4. Urban greenspace for climate adaptation.
The positions are available immediately. Target start date for the position is flexible, but ideally would start in the Fall 2024.
See details and apply here: https://forms.gle/n7C6AqEBs7xNx1jK8
PhD Positions Opening: Global Change Ecology
Dr. Lin Meng at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Vanderbilt University is seeking 1 fully funded Ph.D. student interested in Global Change Ecology using remote sensing, in situ observation, and modeling. The Meng Lab aims to answer key ecosystem questions: How do climate change and human activities affect terrestrial ecosystems? We study the response of plants to climate changes and human activities such as urbanization and deforestation. We are also interested in carbon and water cycles in terrestrial ecosystems regulated by vegetation dynamics.
Research topics for prospective Ph.D. students are open in the field of global change ecology, urban ecology, and tropical ecosystems and will be determined by Dr. Meng and the student. Starting date is Fall 2025.
Qualifications: strong quantitative programming skills and solid background in global change ecology, vegetation remote sensing, and land surface processes. Proficiency in spoken/written English.
Application: The Fall application deadline for the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) program is January 1, 2025. Please visit https://gradschool.vanderbilt.edu/admissions/application/index.php for admission requirements and application process.
These are exciting opportunities to be a part of a fast-evolving and active research field, with significant potential for high-impact publication and visibility of your research. The Meng Lab is committed to strong student mentoring, career and professional development, and recruitment of diverse candidates, especially from underrepresented groups.