We currently have two PhD project opportunities, for starting in October 2025. Both projects are to work on the development and application of Bayesian phylogenetic methods.

The first is a NERC sponsored project, and is part of the new London Doctoral Landscape awards in environmental science (broadly defined to also include biodiversity, conservation and evoluton). Deadline for applications is 20th January 2025. Full details and instructions here.

The second is a CSC (China Scholarship Council) sponsored project. This project has two application deadlines, one on the 29th January 2025 for application to QMUL. If successufl, applicants can then submit a full application to the CSC. Full details and instructions here.