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Natural selection explains the appearance of design in the living world, but at what level is this design expected to manifest – gene, individual, society – and what is its function? Social evolution provides a window on this problem, by pitting the interests of genes, individuals and societies against each other. Applications are invited for a DPhil (PhD) studentship in the Gardner lab at the Department of Zoology, University of Oxford. The applicant will be a biology graduate with a strong interest in social evolution theory, or a mathematics / economics / physics graduate with a strong interest in social behaviour. Current research in my lab involves development of general theory – using kin selection, multilevel selection, game theory and theoretical population genetics approaches – and applying this to the biology of real organisms, from microbial pathogens to insects to humans. To this end, I encourage interactions within the wider grouping of theoretical and empirical social biologists here in Zoology. To apply please access the online application system at: www.ox.ac.uk/graduate/. Please remember to quote the studentship reference code DTG10. Any queries please contact graduate.office@zoo.ox.ac.uk. The closing date is Monday 1st February 2010. The University of Oxford is an Equal Opportunities employer. Funding Notes UK Research Council Competition Funded Studentship. These awards are available to UK nationals and EU students who meet the UK residency requirements, while EU students who do not meet the UK residency requirements are eligible for studentships covering tuition fees. Further information can be found at: http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/studentships/studentship_eligibility.pdf http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/studentships/studentship_eligibility.pdf |
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