PhD scholarship in Fish Trait-Based Ecology and Life-History

2 months ago


Kongens Lyngby, Denmark Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) Full time

How will fish communities change under a changing climate, and what type of fish strategies will be selected in the future ocean? We offer a 3-year PhD fellowship in Fish Trait-Based Ecology and Life-History.
Are you interested in understanding how fish communities will change under a changing climate? Or studying what type of fish life history strategies will be selected in the future ocean? We are looking for a PhD candidate to join the Ecosystem Based Marine Management section at DTU Aqua (The National Institute for Aquatic Resources, Technical University of Denmark) for a 3-year PhD fellowship.

You will become part of a larger research project with the aim of understanding how climate-induced changes in fish growth strategies affect future trends in fish community biomass and potential catch productivity. Applicants with various backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and a range of topics can be chosen, depending on candidate preference and suitability. Topics are:

  • Fish biogeography : investigating fish growth strategies across marine environments from tropical waters to polar regions using observational data.
  • Fish ecology : studying relations between fish growth, morphology, and physiology using concepts from trait-based ecology.
  • Ecological modeling: development of a trait-based fish community model with emergent fast and slow life history strategies to simulate fish community responses to environmental change.

Qualifications
We are looking for ecologists/biologists with documented quantitative skills or mathematicians/engineers with a keen interest in marine ecology.

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation, and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

The successful candidate is expected to start in 2024 or the beginning of 2025.

Further information
For further information about the position please contact Researcher Daniel van Denderen ( ) or senior Researcher Martin Lindegren ( ).

Do NOT send applications to the above e-mail addresses but follow the electronic application and submission procedure as explained below.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 12 September 2024 (23:59 Danish time).
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Possible outline of project ideas (1 to 2 pages)
  • Other material that you would like to be included in the evaluation

You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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