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PHD OPPORTUNITY: Cheetah Conservation Botswana and @TAMU are offering a fully funded research PhD for Botswana citizens. The successful applicant will study full time (3 yrs) and conduct research in Botswana w/supervision by CCB's research team and the university.

RESEARCH TITLE: "Understanding and Supporting Human-Wildlife Coexistence in Ghanzi Wildlife Management Areas"

PROJECT OVERVIEW: This PhD research will use camera trap and spoor surveys to estimate large mammal populations and develop conservation incentives...

for communities in the Wildlife Management Areas of the Ghanzi district, in particular, a Conservation Performance Payment scheme (CPP). This is a rare opportunity to make wide landscape-scale wildlife surveys before and after a conservation intervention in a ...

strategically important conservation region in the Western Kalahari.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should be a citizen of Botswana; have or expect to receive an MSc with Merit or above in Biological Sciences or a related discipline; as well as relevant field experience. Strong proficiency in English and Setswana are required and...

knowledge of Bakgalagadi or San languages will be a bonus. A full driving license with experience driving 4x4 vehicles on challenging terrain is required.

TO APPLY: Send your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for this position, highlighting relevant previous experience and career goals to [e-mail], [e-mail] and [e-mail].
DEADLINE: 28th April 2021

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