Funded PhD Scholarship: A network approach to a conservation crisis: the case of the white rhinoceros.

Project summary An understanding of social behavior is crucial for conservation of critically endangered large mammals. This project will explore the sociality of white rhinoceros incorporating bioacoustics, social network and genetic analysis.  This research collaboration between MMU and Knowsley Safari Park will involve extensive fieldwork in Kenya, with the aim of informing management to maximize […]

Congo Basin Grant Program 2016

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 1, 2016 The Congo Basin Grant Program (CBGP) has been established to provide competitive research grants of up to $5,000 USD for African graduate students and early career professionals working in the areas of biodiversity, conservation and environmental sustainability in the Congo Basin region. Why the Congo Basin? The Congo Basin […]

Postdoctoral Associate – Microbial Oceanography/Ecology – Microbial Symbioses

Deadline: Feb 28th, 2016. Microbial Oceanography/Ecology – Postdoctoral Associate to develop tools for exploration of material exchanges in microbial symbioses – #1503967 The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) of Stony Brook University seeks applicants for a Postdoctoral Associate position in microbial oceanography under Prof. Gordon T. Taylor’s supervision. This position is associated with […]

Postdoctoral researcher – Soil Ecology

Deadline: 10th February 2016. The James Hutton Institute is Scotland’s largest environmental research centre, our work tackles a range of global issues and we engage with organizations from both the public and private sector. Our funding comes from a number of sources including Scottish Government, the European Union, Research Councils and through commercial work. This post-doctoral position, available […]