[BERG] Funded PhD in Evol primatology, and research position in Elderly and Human Animal Bond

Thanks for Kirsty and Annabel for sharing these: PhD position in evolutionary primatology This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious PhD student to join the Swiss National Science Foundation project “EVOPHON: Evolution of Phonetics and Phonology” (Principle Investigator: Dr. Steven Moran). The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers working on the evolutionary origins of language. We aim to shortlist applicants with an MSc or MA degree, a relevant training background (evolutionary biology, primatology, phonetics, linguistics, or similar), strong interest in animal communication and language, and (advanced) data analysis and scientific writing skills. Previous experience with (bio-) acoustic analysis is a strong plus. Deadline 28 May. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FSttWlQOlgNJl9G2mfa0QVnHLG5qJwBC/view<h… Researcher with expertise in qualitative research for a prominent position in a study regarding elders and the Human-Animal Bond. The qualitative research project is being conducted in South America and involves interviews with elders. The study is financed by an international NGO dedicated to the protection of vulnerable groups and has official backing by local authorities as well as approval by an ethics committee. The researcher would join a small multidisciplinary research team in a prominent position and would lead the data analysis and the collaborative work for publication of results. Contractual compensation for research work is offered. Requirements: - Established experience with qualitative research methodologies - Prior published qualitative study in peer reviewed journal - Fluency in Spanish (so as to fully understand the interview material) - Familiarity with the literature on the Human-Animal Bond - Previous work with elders will be considered a plus The researcher must be available to begin active collaboration before the end of June 2021. Travel is not required. Interested parties that meet the desired criteria can write to marta@coppaprevencion.org<mailto:marta@coppaprevencion.org>. They request that respondents kindly include their full names, place of residence, and any affiliation or information they consider relevant. They will be happy to provide further details to all serious interests or inquiries. -- Coordinadora de Profesionales por la Prevención de Abusos http://www.coppaprevencion.com<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outloo… marta@coppaprevencion.org<mailto:marta@coppaprevencion.org> ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2020 UK Sports University of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Good University Guide) The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.