[IUFRO RG 7.03 FORENT] PhD position available: Modelling the phenology of a species emblematic of climate change: the pine processionary moth.

There is a 3-year PhD position available for Modelling the phenology of a species emblematic of climate change: the pine processionary moth. The aim will be to develop a mathematical model based on experimental and observational data to understand the PPM´s phenological response to climate variability in different bioclimatic regions. Who should apply? This PhD thesis fits to Master 2 students with initial training in biology, with a great interest in both experimentation and modelling. A previous experience in modelling and/or programming (in R) would be appreciated but not required. Driving license required. Maximum age : 30 years old on 01/01/2018. Supervisors: Dr. Christelle ROBINET, christelle.robinet(a)inra.fr INRA – Centre Val de Loire, Unité de Recherche de Zoologie Forestière 2163 av. de la Pomme de Pin, 45075 Orléans cedex 2, FRANCE Prof. Christelle SUPPO, christelle.suppo(a)univ-tours.fr IRBI – UMR 7261, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques Avenue Monge, Parc Grandmont, 37200 Tours, FRANCE Application: Send your CV, letter of motivation and transcript of records of your Master (M1 and M2) to the two supervisors before April 15th the latest. A first selection will be based on these documents. Chosen candidates will be interviewed by the supervisors at the end of April 2018 at Orléans. Then, 3 selected candidates will be interviewed by the Doctoral School in May 2018 at Tours. Details: see attached document