[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD opportunities in ecophysiology and ecosystem ecology, UGA Odum School of Ecology

[Wu Sun]

Dear colleagues,

Please see below for information about two funded PhD positions in my lab at UGA.

Dr. Wu Sun's lab<https://wusunlab.github.io/> at the University of Georgia's Odum School of Ecology<https://ecology.uga.edu/> is recruiting two PhD students to start in Fall 2027. Both positions are funded through a combination of research and teaching assistantships.

One position will focus on responses of plant and ecosystem function to climate trends and extremes, with an emphasis on ecophysiological mechanisms and field/lab measurements.

The second position will focus on biosphere–atmosphere interactions, particularly carbon cycling in climatically vulnerable biomes (e.g., the Arctic, tropical forests, and drylands), with the goal of improving how carbon cycle and related processes are represented in Earth system models.

We welcome applicants with strong interests in ecosystem ecology, plant ecophysiology, biogeochemistry, climate science, or related fields. We value intellectual curiosity, collegiality, motivation, and potential for growth. Strong quantitative and communication skills are expected. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., ecology, biology, chemistry, earth/environmental/atmospheric science, computer science, or data science) by Fall 2027. Prior research experience (e.g., lab/field work, data analysis, numerical modeling, scientific writing) or a master's degree is preferred.

To apply, please fill out this Google Form<https://forms.gle/eKchzvgZZGnuAxSk6> to express your interest by November 15, 2026. Competitive applicants will be invited to apply to the graduate program<https://ecology.uga.edu/apply-now/grad-program-process/> at the Odum School of Ecology (OSE) by December 1, 2026. Selected applicants may be invited to an on-campus recruitment event in Athens, Georgia, USA, in late January 2027. Successful candidates are expected to begin in Fall (early August) 2027; deferment is not available.

If you have additional questions, please contact Dr. Wu Sun (wusun at uga.edu). Please include "OSE PhD position" in the subject line.

Wu Sun, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor in Ecosystem Ecology

Odum School of Ecology
University of Georgia
120 Cedar Street
Room 224, Cedar Street Building B
Athens, GA 30602

Email: wusun at uga.edu
Lab website: wusunlab.github.io<https://wusunlab.github.io>

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