Dear Ecologgers, this may be peripheral to ecology, but still relevant. Excellent opportunities opening up in comparative cognition research. Forwarded from international social learning, traditions and culture emailer
forward begin: Major research programme on cultural evolution 2013-2016 Two Lectureships Eight Postdoctoral Fellowships Up to ten PhD Scholarships Through a major research grant to Kevin Laland and Andrew Whiten, “EXPLORING THE EVOLUTIONARY ROOTS OF CULTURAL COMPLEXITY, CREATIVITY AND TRUST”, the above posts will soon be advertised, so please alert potential candidates – you will hear from us again about this. In the meantime we are keen to attract the candidates for PhDs and these positions are now open with a closing date of 28th February. We would be grateful if you would draw the attention of your students to these, and especially of course, alert any particularly promising candidates. The Scholarships include a £13,390 stipend plus UK fees but overseas candidates will be considered if they are willing to pay the difference in fees. Further Particulars and application links are in the attached document – and/or see below. With best wishes – Andy Whiten and Kevin Laland. EXPLORING THE EVOLUTIONARY ROOTS OF CULTURAL COMPLEXITY, CREATIVITY AND TRUST UP TO 10 PHD SCHOLARSHIPS Applications are invited to join an interdisciplinary research programme directed by Professors Kevin Laland (School of Biology) and Andrew Whiten (School of Psychology) at the University of St Andrews’ renowned Centre for Social Learning and Cognitive Evolution. “Exploring the Evolutionary Origins of Culture Complexity, Creativity and Trust” is funded through a major grant from the John Templeton Foundation. Successful candidates at PhD student level will join a team of over 20 researchers working on the project, studying aspects of social learning, innovation and cultural evolution in monkeys, apes and human participants, or through mathematical and statistical analysis. Funding is available for three years, commencing either September 2013 or September 2014. Closing date: Feb 28 2013. Stipend: £13,390 per annum. UK Fees and research expenses covered in full. Further particulars and application links can be found via : http://lalandlab.st-andrews.ac.uk/opportunities.html (School of Biology) OR http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/psychology/prospective/pg/opportunities (School of Psychology) Applicants are encouraged to contact potential supervisors for more information - [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
