PhD Position in Disease Epidemiology or Biological Conservation at Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University

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The Quantitative Ecology Lab from Dr. Jiao at Texas Christian University (TCU) has one PhD position available, starting 2024 fall. Prospective student would choose to work on one of the following two research questions: 

1. How do different opinions of human populations to vector control influence the prevalence of vector-borne disease? or
2. 2) How does movement of marine organisms influence the disease epidemics and biological conservation?

Dr. Jiao’s lab focuses on applying quantitative tools (e.g., coding and dynamic models) to understand disease epidemiology and biological conservation across space and time. Details see: https://lnkd.in/dWUnAwkE

The Department of Biology at TCU offers five-year PhD program. Students seeking a PhD degree in Biology are required to complete and defend a dissertation based on research conducted at TCU. For more information about the graduate program in Biology, visit https://lnkd.in/dqefNCWJ

TCU Biology Department receive financial support through a competitive Teaching Assistantship (TA) program. Those positions provide an annual $25,000 stipend or more, as well as a full tuition waiver. Graduate students in the Jiao Lab are also expected to submit externally-funded grant applications to support their research. Additionally, the Department of Biology provides up to $1,300 of travel support for graduate students presenting their research at regional, national or international scientific meetings. Travel support is also available (on a competitive basis) through the Graduate Studies Office.

Qualified applicants must have: 

1. obtained a BS degree in Biology or a related discipline,
2. A GPA of 3.0 or better, and
3. Basic knowledge in ecology (e.g., theoretical & disease ecology) and mathematical analyses (e.g., calculus, differential equations). 

A background in computer programming (e.g., R language, Matlab, or python) is highly preferred. Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research, a strong desire to learn, resilience, and a dedicated work ethic are a must! Interested students should send: 

1. A statement of interest,
2. CV/resume that includes the applicant's GPA, TOFEL and GRE score (if available),
3. Unofficial transcripts, and 
4. The names and email addresses of 3 references to Dr. Jing Jiao (jing.jiao@tcu.edu).

This job position is open until filled.