Dr. Jessica Metcalf

Associate Professor

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Biography

C. Jessica Metcalf is an associate professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. Her research centers on demography, with a focus on evolutionary ecology and infectious disease dynamics, particularly vaccine-preventable infections. She is also an associated faculty member of the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI) and is affiliated with HMEI’s Climate Change and Infectious Diseases Initiative and the Grand Challenges Program. Furthermore, Metcalf co-directs Princeton’s Program in Global Health and Health Policy. Her work contributes to addressing critical world issues through interdisciplinary approaches that merge ecological insights with public health strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Teaching and conducting research in the fields of ecology, evolution, and public health.

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.