Two PhD positions in termite behavior and evolution at Auburn University

The Mizumoto Lab at Auburn University is recruiting two PhD students in Entomology to begin in Fall 2027.

Both students will join an NSF-funded project on termite collective behavior, nest construction, and social evolution while developing independent dissertation themes.

Position 1: Termite collective behavior and nest building: Primary activities include fieldwork, behavioral experiments, video analysis, and comparative research across termite species.

Position 2: Termite social and nest evolution: Primary activities include phylogenetic comparative analysis, synthesis of termite ecological and life-history data, modeling, simulation, and evolutionary analysis.

Applicants with a master’s degree and prior research experience are preferred. International applicants are welcome.

Full details and application instructions: https://mizumoto-lab.com/recruitment/

Start date: Fall 2027

Institution: Auburn University, Alabama, USA

Contact: Dr. Nobuaki Mizumoto, nzm0095@auburn.edu