Research Associate: Bumblebee Conservation (Fixed Term)
Posted Oct 15, 2026
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Research Associate: Behaviour and Evolution Group (Fixed Term)
Evolutionary Biology, Theoretical Ecology, Mathematical Modeling and fixed-term position at University of Cambridge
Apply by Sunday, Oct 18
Closes in 3 days
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
About
Develop theoretical models of conflict between animal groups using evidence from banded mongooses and termites. Research addresses conflict initiation, duration, resolution and consequences for life-history allocation, producing predictions for empirical testing. The post is part of the INTERGROUP project and initially runs to 31 May 2029.
Topics
- animal groups
- banded mongooses
- termites
- conflict initiation
- life-history allocation
- theoretical models
- INTERGROUP project
Requirements
Interest and aptitude in evolutionary theory and modelling, scientific independence and collaborative working; training in formal modelling is available.
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