3rd years – summer internship in Panama to study sexual conflict and diversification in Neotropical butterflies (sent in by Jake, thank you Jake!)
We are seeking a research intern to work at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama from February/March 2015 for a period of approximately 6 months. The project is a collaboration between STRI and the University of Cambridge, UK. The internship will assist with experiments exploring the potential role of sexual conflict in driving warning pattern divergence in Heliconius butterflies (for more information please see http://heliconius.zoo.cam.ac.uk/
and http://www.heliconius.org ).
The intern will join a vibrant community of scientists studying the origins and maintenance of tropical diversity (see http://www.stri.si.edu ). The project is based in Gamboa (central Panama) and the intern will be responsible for experiments looking at female-specific costs associated with warning colour patterns. In addition, the intern will assist with ongoing projects looking at behaviours that reduce gene-flow across the species barrier. This will involve breeding butterflies, assisting with crossing experiments and conducting behavioural assays. Applicants must be able to work independently and be committed to spending considerable time in Panama.
A knowledge of Spanish and the ability to drive would be useful but not essential.
A stipend of US$800/month will be provided to cover accommodation and living costs in Panama .
Please send applications, or further questions, to Richard Merrill (r.merrill@zoo.cam.ac.uk) with a CV and the names and contact details of two referees. Please use the subject header: “STRI RESEARCH ASSISTANT” before 7th December 2014.
Dr. Richard Merrill
Junior Research Fellow, King’s College
Department of Zoology | University of Cambridge
Tel: (+44)(0)1223 336644
Mob: (+44)(0)7590 984754
Email: r.merrill@zoo.cam.ac.uk
Web: http://heliconius.zoo.cam.ac.uk/2009/richard-merrill/
3rd years – PhD on Ecosystem services (sent in by Felix, thank you Felix!)
Ecosystem services under uncertainty about future climate in Central African forests, with Dr Nils Bunnefeld from University of Stirling and in collaboration with the Prof James Bullock from Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (Wallingford). http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=58729&LID=1455
BioSci Careers day
Congratulations to Rich Carruthers and Biosoc on another successful careers afternoon. Around half of all students in the Centre for Biological Sciences attended at least 1 session. We have a growing number of external organisations who now contribute to the day, due to the high numbers of students who attend. We all hope that you benefit from your attendance.
Posted By : Judith Lock