Join Our Lab

We welcome students with a strong interest in macroecology, biogeography, and functional ecology to join our group. The lab recruits master and doctoral students on a year‑round basis.

📌 Application requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in ecology, geography, biology, or a related field;
• Strong data analysis skills (experience with R or Python is preferred);
• Good command of English;
• Passion for research, diligence, integrity, and team spirit.

📌 What we offer

• Sufficient research funding and computational resources;
• Support for domestic and international academic exchanges and conference attendance;
• Opportunities to collaborate with world‑leading groups;
• tipends/scholarships according to Nankai University standards, plus additional research supplements from the group.

📌 How to apply

Please send your CV, transcripts, a one‑page statement of research interests, and at least one reference letter (not required for master applicants) to lidong.mo@nankai.edu.cn, with the email subject line: “Graduate Application – Your Name – Graduating Institution”.

Visiting Scholar/Student

• Domestic and international researchers, PhD students, and master students are welcome to join the lab for short‑term visits (3–12 months) to pursue collaborative research.
• Please contact the PI in advance to discuss the research plan and financial support.

How to apply: Send your CV and a brief statement of research interest to lidong.mo@nankai.edu.cn, with the subject line: “Application – Position Title – Your Name”.

We invite highly motivated PhD graduates with strong independent research ability to join our lab. Research directions include, but are not limited to: global change ecology, big‑data analysis of functional traits, and forest ecosystem modelling.

📌 Basic requirements

• A PhD degree (or imminent completion) in ecology, geography, remote sensing, bioinformatics, or a related field;
• At least one first‑author publication in a high‑impact SCI journal;
• Solid statistical or modelling skills, proficient in R/Python;
• Good English writing and communication skills.

📌 Salary and support

• Annual salary follows Nankai University’s postdoctoral funding standards; exceptionally outstanding candidates may be nominated for the “National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents”;
• Support for applying for the NSFC Young Scientists Fund, Postdoctoral Science Foundation, etc.;
• Outstanding postdocs will be assisted in applying for faculty positions at Nankai University or other Chinese institutions after completion.

📌 Application materials

• Curriculum vitae (including full publication list);
• Research statement (max. 2 pages, covering past achievements and future plans);

Send your CV and Research statement to lidong.mo@nankai.edu.cn，with the email subject line: “Postdoc Application – Your Name – Graduating Institution”.

If you have any questions or collaboration inquiries, please feel free to contact us by email. We will reply within 3–5 business days.