Carly Batist
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Applications are sought for PhD positions associated with a new initiative on human–wildlife coexistence that is being launched by Professor Christian Rutz in close partnership with the National Geographic Society. Briefly, we are building a network of field teams to track animals across gradients of urbanization worldwide, producing a holistic understanding of animal behaviour in human-modified landscapes. By combining the powers of inclusive community building, cutting-edge technology, local empowerment, education, and storytelling, we aim to identify innovative pathways towards sustainable human–wildlife coexistence. 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 doctoral candidates interested in movement ecology, animal tracking, landscape connectivity, conservation and sustainability science, environmental planning, human–wildlife coexistence, and allied topics. We expect to recruit two PhD students in this round, and there is scope for co-designing projects.
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete an application on our online portal: How to apply - Study at St Andrews - University of St Andrews
Your online application must include the following documents:
- Academic Qualifications
- Cover letter (explaining your interest in this PhD position)
- Cv
- English language qualifications (if applicable)
- 2 references
CONTACT
Please address any informal inquiries – with a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the advertised opportunity – to Professor Christian Rutz ([email protected]). Before you get in touch, please consult the group’s recent publications on human–wildlife interactions and animal tracking.