MRes Applied Science (Wildlife Behaviour and
Conservation)
Conservation of Endangered Primates in Ghana’s
Rainforests
University of
Chester works in partnership with West African Primate Conservation Action
(WAPCA) to protect and study three critically endangered primates. WAPCA is a
ground breaking conservation collaboration funded and managed by some or
Europe’s leading zoological collections working on both in situ and ex situ
conservation initiatives.
We are looking for
two enthusiastic primate scientists to complete MRes studies as an integral
part of this conservation action.
Rainforest
surveys have identified populations of endangered primates the Roloway monkey (Cercopithecus diana roloway) and the white-naped
mangabeys (Cercocebus atys lunulatus, as
well more common colobus and guenon species.
We are
looking for two students to expand the surveys to three new sites in Ghana. The
studies will look for new populations of Roloway monkeys and mangabeys and
investigate reported sightings of the presumed extinct Miss Waldron’’s Colobus.
You will be part of a team of WAPCA scientists and Wildlife Service guards
working in community lands, wildlife reserves and national parks.
Students
will develop primate surveys using census techniques, primate presence
evidence, camera trapping and community conservation data collection to build
longitudinal studies to monitor primate population dynamics and develop the use
of the SMART software for data analysis and utilize population monitoring
tools, GIS technologies and modelling techniques to investigate the population
biology and dynamics of endangered primates.
This is a rare
opportunity to work at the front line of primate conservation including field
work in Ghana for a period of 4 months.
During Semester 1 (September to December)
two taught modules will be delivered by our academic staff in Chester. These
modules are designed to equip you with the key skills required for Masters
level research. All MRes students will
study a Wildlife Research Methods module, which provides an overview of field
techniques, biodiversity data analysis, population models and research project
management. Your second module will then focus on Behaviour and Welfare in
Wildlife Conservation.
From January until
the following September, you will focus entirely on your research project,
spending January to April in Ghana undertaking the field survey work and April
to September analysing your results.
A minimum of 2:1
honours degree, which normally has a significant content of Biological Science
(e.g. Biology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Animal Behaviour
etc); or substantial relevant working experience together with evidence of
recent study or writing at an appropriate level
Overseas candidates
should also be competent in English and have achieved, as a minimum, IELTS-6.5
Fees for this course
are £4126 plus field and/or laboratory research fees to be discussed with the
supervisor which will be around £2000
For further
information please contact;
To apply please fill
in the application form found here:
Peter Dickinson
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