Two fully funded PhD positions – Understanding the past and future of global cultural and linguistic diversity
Responsibilities:
Quantify linguistic and cultural diversity around the globe, identify and test what drives this diversity, and forecast future diversity using computational models and newly available data.
This includes:
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Identifying the drivers of cultural and linguistic diversity
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Forecasting how language loss and climate change will shape the future of Indigenous languages and cultures
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Contributing to the protection and understanding of human diversity and intangible cultural heritage
Requirements:
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Excellent Master’s degree in historical/typological/computational linguistics, evolutionary biology/ecology, or evolutionary/cross-cultural anthropology
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Experience with programming languages (e.g., R, Python) and computational models (Bayesian phylogenetic methods or spatial modelling)
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Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
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Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Location:
University of Auckland, School of Biological Sciences, New Zealand
How to apply:
Send a cover letter explaining your motivation and relevant experience, a CV/academic transcript, and contact details for two referees to:
📧 simon.greenhill@auckland.ac.nz
