Doctoral candidate (gn)
Core
Investigate trait variability of mangroves in the Eastern Tropical Pacific (ETP) to establish a trait-based baseline for Earth system models.
Role type
Doctoral researcher (Ecology/Marine Biology)
Builds
Scientific publications, conference presentations, and a dissertation.
Domain
Tropical coastal ecosystems, plant functional traits, Earth system modeling
Deliverable
research
Required skills
quantitative literature review, field measurements, data analysis, experimental design, programming (R or Python), scientific writing
Preferred skills
Spanish language proficiency
Responsibilities
Conduct field measurements of mangrove morphological and photosynthetic traits; Analyze trait variability patterns across ETP locations; Collaborate with international partners in Costa Rica and Colombia; Prepare scientific publications and present results at conferences; Complete doctoral dissertation
Seniority
Early career, academic qualification