Grevy's Zebra-Lion Predator-Prey Relations Post Doctoral Fellowship

[Amy Masching]

Position Overview:
        The Denver Zoological Foundation (DZF) and Department of Ecology 
and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University are seeking a dedicated 
conservation biologist with a Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology or similar field or 
equivalent to undertake a 3 year research project into Grevy’s zebra-lion 
predator-prey relations in northern Kenya.  The successful candidate will 
work with Drs. Dan Rubenstein (Princeton) and Rich Reading (DZF) to develop 
a landscape level research project exploring the reasons for and possible 
mitigating measures for the current, unsustainable levels of lion predation 
on Grevy’s zebras in the Samburu-Laikipia region of Kenya.  The post-doc 
will 1) conduct a meta-analysis of Grevy’s-lion predator-prey relations in 
different regions that currently operate under significantly different lion 
and zebra management regimes; 2) work collaboratively with on-going lion 
research projects already underway in the region; and 3) collect detailed 
data on Grevy’s zebra ecology working in collaboration with on-going zebra 
research occurring in the region.  Send letter of interest, c.v., and 
description of experience and qualification along with 3 letters of 
reference (preferably by e-mail) by June 1, 2006 to Amy Masching, 
Department of Conservation Biology, Denver Zoological Foundation, 2300 
Steele St., Denver, CO  80205  USA, ++1 (303) 376-4935, ++1 (303) 376-4806, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]  Further details about the position are available 
by request.