University of Michigan, School for Environment and Sustainability (Dr. Lauren E. Gillespie Lab) · Michigan · assistantship · posted 20 days ago
Dr. Lauren E. Gillespie’s new lab at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is looking to recruit a PhD student to join in Fall 2027 for a fully-funded PhD position. Dr. Gillespie’s research group in U-M’s School for Environment and Sustainability develops AI-integrated approaches for monitoring ecosystems at scale in the Anthropocene. This highly interdisciplinary work cross-cuts AI, ecology, and remote sensing to uncover the effects of rapid environmental change on species and improve our ecological forecasting of the natural world. These research directions involve both computational and field-based methods, and current focal systems include Michigan, the Neotropics, and California. A global-scale focus or other regions of high biodiversity importance will also be considered. Please see the lab’s Interests and Projects for more details and potential research themes. Students with a strong interdisciplinary background across computer science, ecology, environmental science, data science, and remote sensing are especially encouraged to apply, along with students with deep expertise in any of these areas. While previous research experience is preferred, ideal candidates should show intellectual curiosity and a capability for independent growth. If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out this google form (https://forms.gle/s9PGeTtr5MgFKAMcA) to express your interest in joining the lab. Review of applications will begin in October and continue on a rolling basis. The official SEAS PhD application deadline is December 1st, 2026 for a start date in Fall of 2027. If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out (gillespl@umich.edu gillespl@umich.edu). University of Michigan Ph.D. students have one of the strongest PhD compensation packages in the United States, including 5 years of fully-funded support plus health insurance. Additionally, the University of Michigan has a strong commitment to supporting interdisciplinary studies, including a dual-degree PhD program. The dual-degree program enables SEAS PhD students to get a joint PhD in both Sustainability and another department if they so choose, including the computer science, ecology, information sciences, earth science, and climate & space science departments. Lastly, as a mentor Dr. Gillespie strives to foster a supportive, safe, and inclusive environment for students so they have the community and the resources they need to grow into curious, independent, and interdisciplinary researchers. Dr. Lauren E. Gillespie https://gillespl.com/ Assistant Professor, U-M SEAS
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