University of Pittsburgh, Department of Biological Sciences, Song Lab · Pennsylvania · assistantship · posted today
Dear colleagues and prospective students, The Song Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, welcomes inquiries from prospective PhD students interested in starting in Fall 2027. Our lab focuses on how global change alters phenology and biodiversity, and how these ecological changes interact with human activities. We integrate large-scale observational datasets and cutting-edge analytical tools, from hierarchical Bayesian modeling to artificial intelligence. We aim to provide both theoretical insights and practical solutions to the challenges posed by our rapidly changing world. For more about our research, please visit https://yiluansong.github.io/. We are recruiting a PhD student to develop research projects at the intersection of phenology, biodiversity, and global change, using large ecological datasets and innovative modeling approaches. Potential projects include: - Extracting phenological signals from multimodal data sources (e.g., herbarium specimens, citizen science, observational networks) to model phenological change across space and time. - Modeling seasonal changes in biodiversity along environmental gradients and their link to the phenology of species. - Forecasting fine-scale pollen concentrations in urban landscapes using models that integrate wind-pollinated plant composition and phenology. The PhD student will co-develop research questions and methods with the PI, lead data analysis, collaborate with internal and external partners, prepare manuscripts, and present scientific findings. We welcome students trained in ecology who would like to develop expertise in ecological modeling and data science, as well as students who are passionate about applying statistical and computational methods to tackle challenges in global change biology. Preferred qualifications: - A background in ecology, environmental science, data science, or related fields - Strong quantitative skills, or demonstrated ability and motivation to develop them further - Curiosity about how environmental change (e.g., climate change, human modifications) is shaping ecosystems This is a full‑time, in‑person position based on the Pittsburgh campus. The successful candidate will start in Fall 2027. Prospective PhD students should reach out by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/NN2JkyFxHtu5z5Um7. Selected applicants will be invited for further conversations on research interests. Best regards, Yiluan — Yiluan Song Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences University of Pittsburgh
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