Ph.D. fellowship opportunity for an independent and self-motivated student to research ungulate ecology in Africa as a member of the Graduate Program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Dartmouth College. Using computer assisted photographic mark-recapture methods we are studying the population dynamics of wildebeest, zebra, and giraffe in northern Tanzania. We are seeking applicants with demonstrated ability to work independently in a developing country. An M.S. degree, previous experience in Africa and knowledge of Swahili are desirable but not required.
The successful applicant will receive generous fellowship support, health insurance, and a yearly discretionary fund for research and travel that are guaranteed for 5 years. Detailed information about the program, and access to online applications, are available at http://www.dartmouth.edu/~biology/eeb/index.html For further information contact Prof. Doug Bolger, [email protected] Applicants will be considered beginning December 1, 2009. Promising applicants will be invited and hosted for interviews 15-16 January 2010 Dartmouth is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.
