Dear colleagues, The Marine Vertebrate Research Unit at the University of Plymouth (Dr Clare Embling & Dr Simon Ingram), in collaboration with the Zoological Society of London (Dr Tom Letessier), Oceanswell (Dr Asha de Vos), the University of St Andrews (Dr Danielle Harris) and Dr Charles Anderson, are seeking a PhD student for the following project 'Is the Chagos Archipelago one of the last tropical refuges for cetaceans? Cetacean distribution, abundance and habitat in the Chagos Archipelago'. Candidates can expect to develop advanced skills in statistical modelling (distance sampling, spatial habitat modelling, and abundance estimation), acoustic data analysis, and gain experience in the field and in science communication/outreach. We particularly welcome applicants from the Indian Ocean region (international fees included in the funding). To find out more and to apply, see: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/your-studies/research-degrees/postgr... If you have any questions about the project or your application please email me: clare.embling@plymouth.ac.uk<mailto:clare.embling@plymouth.ac.uk> Best wishes, Clare Dr Clare B Embling Associate Professor in Marine Ecology Programme Lead for BSc Marine Biology and Oceanography<https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-marine-biology-and-oceanography> School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth, B425 Portland Square, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA Email: clare.embling@plymouth.ac.uk<mailto:clare.embling@plymouth.ac.uk> Twitter: @ClareEmbling Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/staff/clare-embling Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Gcin3_gAAAAJ ________________________________ [http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/images/email_footer.gif]<http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/worldclass> This email and any files with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the recipient to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient then copying, distribution or other use of the information contained is strictly prohibited and you should not rely on it. If you have received this email in error please let the sender know immediately and delete it from your system(s). Internet emails are not necessarily secure. While we take every care, University of Plymouth accepts no responsibility for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan emails and their attachments. University of Plymouth does not accept responsibility for any changes made after it was sent. Nothing in this email or its attachments constitutes an order for goods or services unless accompanied by an official order form.