We have a 3 year Ph.D. research fellowship available in computational
phylogenetic biogeography. The funded research aims to develop
and test computational models that link long-distance dispersal to
mechanistic predictors, including palaeogeography (plate tectonics,
palaeoclimate, paleoislands), evolving dispersal-related traits, and/or
diversity-dependence. Students who would like to do a project on a clade
of special interest, and/or on advancing the computational methods,
are encouraged to apply.

Location: School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland,
New Zealand

The University of Auckland has rolling admissions, but has some strict
requirements, including (1) a previous Honours or Masters-level research
project; (2) a strict requirement of a minimum GPE of 6.0, and (3)
a supervisor-approved project proposal.

To begin discussions about applying, please email 
nzpbgie@gmail.com with:

1. A screenshot showing you meet the Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)
minimum of 6.0:

University of Auckland Doctoral Entry Requirements:
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/applications-and-admissions/entry-requirements/postgraduate-entry-requirements/doctoral-entry-requirements.html

2. Description of previous bioinformatics or programming experience
(much of our work is in R, Julia, or with GenBank-related tools)

3. A description of your previous research, and your potential interests
for a computational/phylogenetic/biogeography project.

Questions to: nzpbgie@gmail.com

NZpbgie <nzpbgie@gmail.com>

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