I have an open position available for a student wishing to pursue a PhD in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Hong Kong on the ecology of elephants.
Elephants are large-bodied, long-lived and socially complex mammals. One of my research areas is to understand how elephants make sense, particularly in relation to humans, be it through comparative studies of life history or ecology, or incorporating humans into studies to understand how elephants respond to their environment.
I have access to populations of captive elephants in Asia, and some opportunities for working with wild African elephants.
Projects on the following topics will be considered:
Life histories
Behavioural ecology and experimental approaches to behaviour
Novel approaches to approaching human-wildlife interactions
Applications linked to living in captivity and/or conservation of wild elephants
Essential requirements:
An excellent academic track record, including undergraduate degree of at least a high upper second-class undergraduate degree, or GPA of 3.5 or over
A passion for the general field and your specific topic
The desire and drive to become an independent researcher
Desirable requirements:
Field and/or lab experience clearly linked to the topic of your proposal
Publishing experience
Master's degree with a high grade
The position is available to start in September 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you are interested in these topics, please contact me with a draft research plan and CV as soon as possible, for
candidates applying by 30th April there's a possibility of a University scholarship with candidates with excellent academic results. If selected I can develop a research proposal with you and guide you through the application process. Contact me on hsmumby@hku.hk
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Dr Hannah S. Mumby
Society in Science - Branco Weiss Fellow
Assistant Professor
School of Biological Sciences and Department of Politics and Public
Administration
University of Hong Kong
Elephants are large-bodied, long-lived and socially complex mammals. One of my research areas is to understand how elephants make sense, particularly in relation to humans, be it through comparative studies of life history or ecology, or incorporating humans into studies to understand how elephants respond to their environment.
I have access to populations of captive elephants in Asia, and some opportunities for working with wild African elephants.
Projects on the following topics will be considered:
Life histories
Behavioural ecology and experimental approaches to behaviour
Novel approaches to approaching human-wildlife interactions
Applications linked to living in captivity and/or conservation of wild elephants
Essential requirements:
An excellent academic track record, including undergraduate degree of at least a high upper second-class undergraduate degree, or GPA of 3.5 or over
A passion for the general field and your specific topic
The desire and drive to become an independent researcher
Desirable requirements:
Field and/or lab experience clearly linked to the topic of your proposal
Publishing experience
Master's degree with a high grade
The position is available to start in September 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you are interested in these topics, please contact me with a draft research plan and CV as soon as possible, for
candidates applying by 30th April there's a possibility of a University scholarship with candidates with excellent academic results. If selected I can develop a research proposal with you and guide you through the application process. Contact me on hsmumby@hku.hk
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Dr Hannah S. Mumby
Society in Science - Branco Weiss Fellow
Assistant Professor
School of Biological Sciences and Department of Politics and Public
Administration
University of Hong Kong