PhD in Optimal Conservation of Migratory Species
We are seeking a PhD student to work on optimal conservation
decision making for migratory animal populations. Migratory animals are
influenced by multiple events across the annual cycle that are often separated
by thousands of kilometres and span international borders. To date, conservation
strategies for these species have failed to take into account how migratory
animals are spatially connected between different periods of the year bringing
into question the utility and efficiency of current conservation efforts. The
student will use state-of-the-art modelling approaches to determine optimal
conservation management decisions for a range of migratory species, including
mammals, birds, and insects. The student is expected to begin between May and
September 2009, will receive a full 4-year fellowship, and will be expected to
spend approximately 75-80% of their time at the University of Guelph, Ontario,
Canada and 20-25% of their time at CSIRO in Brisbane , Australia .
Travel costs between locations will be covered. Candidates should have a strong
background in quantitative ecology, population modelling, and conservation
biology. The degree granting University will be the University of Guelph .
Closing date for applications is January 31, 2009. Interested applicants should
send a cover letter, CV (including references), and transcript via email to
both Dr. Ryan Norris (rnorris@uoguelph.ca) and Dr. Tara Martin
(Tara.Martin@csiro.au).
iadine chadès
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
ACERA & MASCOS & AEDA
Discipline of Mathematics
University of Queensland
Brisbane QLD 4072
Australia
Ph: +61 (0)7336 52315
decision making for migratory animal populations. Migratory animals are
influenced by multiple events across the annual cycle that are often separated
by thousands of kilometres and span international borders. To date, conservation
strategies for these species have failed to take into account how migratory
animals are spatially connected between different periods of the year bringing
into question the utility and efficiency of current conservation efforts. The
student will use state-of-the-art modelling approaches to determine optimal
conservation management decisions for a range of migratory species, including
mammals, birds, and insects. The student is expected to begin between May and
September 2009, will receive a full 4-year fellowship, and will be expected to
spend approximately 75-80% of their time at the University of Guelph, Ontario,
Canada and 20-25% of their time at CSIRO in Brisbane , Australia .
Travel costs between locations will be covered. Candidates should have a strong
background in quantitative ecology, population modelling, and conservation
biology. The degree granting University will be the University of Guelph .
Closing date for applications is January 31, 2009. Interested applicants should
send a cover letter, CV (including references), and transcript via email to
both Dr. Ryan Norris (rnorris@uoguelph.ca) and Dr. Tara Martin
(Tara.Martin@csiro.au).
iadine chadès
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
ACERA & MASCOS & AEDA
Discipline of Mathematics
University of Queensland
Brisbane QLD 4072
Australia
Ph: +61 (0)7336 52315