Overview
PhD candidate in Coral Reef Ecology at Lancaster University. Explore the changing ecological outcomes of MPAs on coral reefs.
Responsibilities
* Analyse diverse datasets, including remote sensing data (Allen Coral Atlas), climate‑induced heat stress, ocean conditions (NOAA), proxies for human pressure, and species phylogeny.
* Integrate these datasets with benthic and fish community surveys across over 2,000 coral reef sites in the tropics.
* Apply machine‑learning, hierarchical modelling of species communities, and Bayesian modelling techniques to assess the role of tropical MPAs.
* Collaborate with supervisors: Prof Nick Graham, Prof Rachel McCrea, Dr David Bailey, Dr James Robinson and Prof M Aaron MacNeil.
Qualifications
* Excellent quantitative skills in machine learning, hierarchical modelling, and Bayesian methods.
* Experience with large environmental datasets and statistical analysis.
* Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Funding
Project funded by the ExaGeo Doctoral Training Programme. More details: https://www.exageo.org/phd-student-projects/
Application Details
Applications close 9th January 2026, interviews in March 2026, start date October 2026.
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