The Edward Grey Institute at Oxford University announces a fully funded DPhil scholarship focused on the evolutionary ecology of island birds, particularly in the context of understanding the microevolutionary processes that result in the emergence of the island syndrome.
Research Opportunities:
- Genomic approaches
- Modeling
- Field data collection
- Focus on bird systems in Australia and the southwest Pacific
Available Resources:
- 25-year inventory of avian blood samples and morphometrics
- Long-term research population of silvereyes on Heron Island (13,000+ banded birds since 1960s)
- New mainland site in Brisbane for comparative studies
- Advanced lab facilities including clean rooms for processing low yield DNA samples
- Access to the new Life & Mind Building from 2025
Key Details:
- Start Date: 1 October 2025
- Duration: 3.5 years (possible extension to 4 years)
- Stipend: £19,237 (2024-25 rate)
- Research Expenses: Up to £5,000 per year
- Supervisor: Prof. Sonya Clegg
- Application Deadline for Informal Inquiries: 5th December 2024
Candidates must submit a CV and research statement (max one page) to sonya.clegg@biology.ox.ac.uk
More information about this and other scholarships can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2zymo46wrav8pz4ekbj65/EGI-Scholarships-for-2025.docx?rlkey=7bzq13cizuo9djr2delvl4xjo&e=1&st=nwlam35m&dl=0
