The Meng lab at Vanderbilt University always seeks motivated postdoc researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students. We work on an extensive range of projects using satellite remote sensing, greenhouse experiments, and earth system models.
PhD Positions Opening: Global Change Ecology
The Meng Lab at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Vanderbilt University is seeking 1 fully funded Ph.D. student interested in Global Change Ecology. Starting date is Fall 2025. The Meng Lab aims to answer key ecosystem questions: How do climate change and human activities affect terrestrial ecosystems? We study the response of plants to climate changes and human activities such as urbanization and deforestation. We are also interested in carbon and water cycles in terrestrial ecosystems regulated by vegetation dynamics.
Research topics for prospective Ph.D. students are open in the field of global change ecology, urban ecology, and tropical ecosystems and will be determined by Dr. Meng and the student.
Qualifications: strong quantitative programming skills and solid background in global change ecology, vegetation remote sensing, and land surface processes. Proficiency in spoken/written English.
Application: The Fall application deadline for the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) program is January 1, 2025. Please visit https://gradschool.vanderbilt.edu/admissions/application/index.php for admission requirements and application process.
If you are interested in applying, please send me an email with your CV, research interests, and career goals.
Postdoc Positions Opening: Global Change Ecology
The Meng Lab (https://my.vanderbilt.edu/lin-meng/) at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Vanderbilt University is seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral scholars interested in global change ecology using remote sensing, in situ observation, and modeling.
Research in the Meng Lab focuses on the study of various aspects and processes related to ecosystem processes under climate change at the macroscale (regional to continental), with a particular emphasis on vegetation dynamics in urban systems. Successful candidates will engage in a variety of ongoing projects, offering thematic flexibility in their research focus. Specific areas of interest include:
1. Phenology changes and modeling;
2. Vegetation-climate feedback;
3. Urban ecosystems for climate adaptation.
The positions are available immediately. Target start date for the position is flexible, but ideally would start in the Spring 2025. The Meng Lab is committed to strong post-doctoral mentoring, career and professional development. This is full-time 1-year position that can be renewed annually depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.
See details and apply here.