PhD position: Climate change impact on New Zealand vertebrate fauna - University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand - Fully funded - Deadline 27 April 2026
Location: Dunedin, New ZealandOrganization: University of Otago; Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa; University of Copenhagen
Contract Type: PhD position
Main Description: Fully funded PhD position to study the impact of climate change on New Zealand's vertebrate fauna. This international collaborative project will investigate how climate change interacts with introduced predators and anthropogenic habitat destruction. The candidate will use genomic tools and ecological niche modelling to contribute to developing a climate extinction risk atlas.
Requirements:
- Honours Bachelor's degree (BSc Hons) or Master's degree
- Experience in molecular ecology, genomics, bioinformatics, or ecological niche modelling
Benefits/Conditions: Fully funded scholarship
How to Apply: Email A/Prof. Michael Knapp at michael.knapp@otago.ac.nz with cover letter and CV (including qualifications)
Deadline: 27 April 2026
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