PhD Students and Postdoc in Ecology, Ornithology, Remote Sensing at Clemson University, USA (GRE not required)

PhD Student Positions:

Casey Youngflesh, based at Clemson University, is seeking PhD students to join the lab for Fall 2024. The lab’s focus is on ecology, data science, and remote sensing. Clemson University, an R1 Research University, is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a diverse and vibrant research environment.

Requirements:

• PhD applicants from various disciplinary backgrounds, including ecology, ornithology, remote sensing, statistics, computer science, and applied mathematics.
• Strong motivation to learn and contribute to ecological research.
• Background in quantitative methods is beneficial.
• Applicants from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Fully supported positions through teaching and research assistantships.
• Opportunity to apply for fellowships like NSF GRFP and NASA FINESST.
• Rigorous training in ecology, data science, science communication, and project management.

Application:
Interested candidates should send the following to Casey Youngflesh:

• Short cover letter (less than 1 page) explaining your interests and career goals.
• Writing sample demonstrating your ability to synthesize information.
• CV summarizing your academic and work experience.

GRE is not required for application. For more information on application requirements, visit the Clemson University Graduate Application Page.

Postdoctoral Researcher Position:

Casey Youngflesh is also recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for an ongoing avian biodiversity project. This role involves integrating large-scale datasets from the Americas to explore ecological questions using analytical pipelines and statistical models.

Requirements:

• Strong quantitative background.
• Experience in R and/or Python.
• Expertise in hierarchical Bayesian modeling.
• Start date between February and June 2024.

Application:
Interested candidates should send the following to Casey Youngflesh:

• Short cover letter (less than 1 page) explaining your interest and fit for the position.
• CV summarizing your academic and work experience.

Additional Postdoc and Data Scientist positions focused on satellite-enabled monitoring for animals, phenological change, and population dynamics may become available in the near future, requiring expertise in deep learning using PyTorch.

For application and inquiries, email Casey Youngflesh at cyoungf@clemson.edu.

About Clemson University:

Clemson University is an R1 Research University located in South Carolina. The lab focuses on interdisciplinary research in ecology, data science, and remote sensing, offering a collaborative and supportive environment for graduate students and researchers.