The Opportunity
Are you interested in movement ecology, animal tracking, conservation science, environmental planning, and finding pathways towards sustainable human–wildlife coexistence? There is an exciting opportunity to join the team coordinating the Urban Exploration Project – a collaborative initiative developed in close partnership with the National Geographic Society.
About the Position
Applications are sought for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow/Project Manager to work with Professor Christian Rutz FRSE (PI) on the launch of the Urban Exploration Project, supported by funding from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. The Urban Exploration Project is a collaborative initiative developed in close partnership with the National Geographic Society. It combines the powers of inclusive community building, cutting-edge technology, local empowerment, education and storytelling, to forge innovative pathways towards sustainable human–wildlife coexistence in the world’s unprotected areas, complementing the established 30x30 Initiative.
Specifically, the project aims to produce a holistic understanding of animal behaviour in human-modified landscapes, by building a global network of ~250 field teams over ~10 years, to track ~10,000 animals across gradients of urbanisation worldwide. This major collaborative effort will fill critical evidence gaps on human–wildlife interactions, enabling innovative, context-appropriate and scalable approaches to environmental planning, conservation management, and policy making. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates interested in movement ecology, animal tracking, conservation and sustainability science, environmental planning, human–wildlife coexistence, project management and/or consortium-style, big-data research.
The post’s primary duties are to provide assistance with pilot research activities and project management. The work requires a high degree of self-motivation and independence, effective communication and teamwork, meticulous data handling and record keeping, and excellent organisational, time-management and practical problem-solving skills. The successful applicant will hold (or be near to completing) a PhD in a relevant subject area, and will have relevant research and work expertise (as detailed in the Further Particulars), with an excellent track-record of achievement.
Details
- Salary: £38,249 - £45,413 per annum
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Fixed Term for 2 Years with a possibility to extend
- Reference: AR3119LS
How to Apply
For further details and information on how to apply, please see here: https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/7169/0/449460/889/post-doctoral-research-fellow-ar3119ls
Informal enquiries can be sent, with CV, to the Project Lead, Professor Christian Rutz.