The Edward Grey Institute announces a fully funded DPhil scholarship focusing on how individuals and populations respond to changing environments. This research opportunity, supervised by Prof. Ben Sheldon, is part of a major research program supported by UKRI and NERC.
Research Focus:
- Tri-trophic interaction between trees, primary consumers, and birds
- Woodland ecosystems under climate change
- Seasonal environments
- Multiple temporal and spatial scales
Methods and Resources:
- Remote sensing
- Field and lab experiments
- Genomic analysis
- Quantitative genetic approaches
- Access to Wytham Woods long-term population study
- Fleet of drones for phenology mapping
- Acoustic recording and monitoring infrastructure
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
- Location: John Krebs Field Station and Wytham Woods
- Application Deadline for Informal Inquiries: 5th December 2024
Interested 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
