The Edward Grey Institute at Oxford University announces a fully funded DPhil scholarship focusing on the origin, maintenance, and consequences of individual variation in natural populations.
Research Approaches:
- Behavioral ecology
- Quantitative and molecular genetics
- Remote sensing
- Field and lab experiments
- Genomic analysis
- Long-term population studies
Available Resources:
- Wytham Woods research site (385ha woodland)
- Over 1,200 nestboxes
- Data from 40,000 individual breeding attempts
- Fleet of drones for phenology mapping
- Acoustic recording infrastructure
- Access to John Krebs Field Station facilities
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. Ben Sheldon
- Application Deadline for Informal Inquiries: 5th December 2024
Candidates should contact ben.sheldon@biology.ox.ac.uk with a CV and research statement.
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
