[APES Jobs] Fwd: SAWMA ZSSA PhD and MSc Bursaries

[Bursaries, Employment and Career Opportunities in Environmental Fields]

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Subject: 	SAWMA ZSSA PhD and MSc Bursaries
Date: 	Sun, 26 Oct 2014 13:27:02 +0200
From: 	Elma Marais - SAWMA <elma at mweb.co.za>
Reply-To: 	elma at mweb.co.za
To: 	sawma at googlegroups.com



Dear Students,

Zoological Society of Southern Africa (ZSSA) is offering PHD and MSc 
bursaries: More details follow:

The functional biogeography of invasions in the Antarctic region

SANAP Studentships available: 1 x MSc & 1 x PhD

We are looking for a highly motivated MSc and PhD student to study 
invasion trajectories of alien plants in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic 
region. Despite the fact that alien species are a major conservation 
threat in the Antarctic, little is known about what determines whether 
alien arrivals become successful invaders to the region. Successful 
applicants will thus implement a trait-based approach to understand the 
alien invasion trajectory and potential invasion risks in the Antarctic.

The successful candidates will be based in the Plant Science Department 
at the University of Pretoria, which is developing a focus on 
distribution patterns of plants in the greater Antarctic region on both 
local and regional scales. Candidates will both be collecting field data 
and working on larger existing databases. The successful candidates must 
be able to start in January or February 2015.

To apply for the position, please send a cover letter outlining your 
research interests and suitability for the position, a CV (including the 
names of two referees), and scanned copies of your academic records to 
sanapprojects at gmail.com. Please include the text “Functional 
biogeography application” and the position you are applying (i.e. MSc or 
PhD) in the subject line of your email.

Deadline for applications: 14 November 2014

Value of bursaries:

R65 000 p.a. (PhD);

R40 000 p.a. (MSc)

For any queries regarding the application process, email 
sanapprojects(a)gmail.com

For any queries regarding the project, contact Michelle Greve at 
michelle.greve(a)up.ac.za

Requirements:

• Background in ecology

• Excellent writing skills

• Good numerical skills, including competency in Excel (or related software)

• Ability to travel to Marion Island for several weeks in April/May 
every year

• Willingness and adequate physical fitness to conduct field work in 
cold and wet conditions in rugged terrain

• Ability to work independently

• South African citizenship

Recommendations:

• Strong statistical background

• Knowledge of R and GIS techniques

• Experience with working on large datasets

• Experience with working on functional traits and functional trait 
databases

• Field experience

• Experience in planning fieldwork in remote locations

• Experience in the subantarctic (for PhD candidate)

• Good publication record

Please note that shortlisted candidates may be asked to undergo rigorous 
competency tests to ensure adherence to requirements. Preference will be 
given to equity candidates

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Elma Marais

Secretariat: Southern African Wildlife Management Association (SAWMA)

Editorial assistant: /South African Journal of Wildlife Research///

PO Box 217

Bloubergstrand 7436

SOUTH AFRICA


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