PhD, Postdoctoral Fellowship, and MSc Opportunities in Biodiversity Conservation and Ecological Restoration at Fudan University Fudan University in China

Fudan University in Shanghai, China is recruiting for research opportunities in biodiversity conservation, ecological restoration, spatial ecology, and related areas under Assistant Professor Deqiang Ma.

Postdoctoral research fellowship: 1-2 postdoctoral fellows are being recruited for full-time, fixed-term appointments of up to 3 years. Research topics include impacts of human activities on biodiversity and ecosystem services, effectiveness of biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration strategies, and human-wildlife interactions, including conflict and contributions of wildlife to human well-being. Applicants should have a PhD completed or near completion in Conservation Science, Geography, Remote Sensing, or a related discipline, with strong publication records and skills in Python, R, JavaScript, GIS, or Google Earth Engine preferred. Experience with large ecological data analysis and Google Earth Engine is especially desirable.

Funding: Applicants are expected to apply for either the Fudan University Postdoctoral Fellowship (3 years, about USD 70,000/year) or the Shanghai Postdoctoral Fellowship (2 years, about USD 52,000/year). The post also mentions a salary range of USD 52,000-70,000 per year.

PhD opportunity: A PhD student is planned for enrollment in September 2027, with an expected application deadline of 10 December 2026. The post also notes that students interested in the relevant research areas are encouraged to apply for MSc and PhD positions.

Supervisor profile: Deqiang Ma is a tenure-track Assistant Professor and PhD supervisor at Fudan University. His research focuses on coastal spatial ecology and biodiversity conservation, using geospatial big data and spatial ecological modeling to study human impacts and climate change effects on biodiversity and to optimize conservation and restoration strategies.

How to apply: Send a single PDF containing a 1-page cover letter, CV, and a research plan (maximum 2 pages excluding references) to [email protected]. For the PhD route, follow the mentor information link and watch for the 2026 deadline.