{"id":40647,"date":"2024-04-29T10:15:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T09:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savetheelephants.org\/?page_id=40647"},"modified":"2024-04-29T10:18:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T09:18:09","slug":"principal-investigator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/savetheelephants.org\/principal-investigator\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal Investigator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Join Us at the Forefront of Wildlife Conservation Research<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Position:<\/strong> Principal Investigator<br \/>\n<strong>Project:<\/strong> Elephant Collective Behaviour<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> Samburu National Reserve, northern Kenya<br \/>\n<strong>Contract Term:<\/strong> 1 year, renewable<br \/>\n<strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> 30th May 2024<br \/>\n<strong>Remuneration:<\/strong> Competitive<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Us:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are a leading research and conservation organization dedicated to advancing the understanding of elephant behaviour through innovative scientific methods. Our collaborative environment integrates a 30 year study of elephant lives based on individual recognition, with advanced technologies such as AI and drone videography. This offers a dynamic workspace for pioneering research and allied conservation efforts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Role:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As the Principal Investigator for the Elephant Collective Behaviour Project, you will spearhead research initiatives using cutting-edge video analysis tools to study elephant group dynamics. This position involves working closely with our Long-Term Monitoring Team, skilled Drone Pilots, and a network of global researchers to deliver impactful scientific insights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and implement detailed work programs for the project.<\/li>\n<li>Manage field data collection, storage, and analysis in collaboration with our scientific and field teams.<\/li>\n<li>Provide regular updates and communicate findings through high-impact, peer-reviewed publications.<\/li>\n<li>Lead a diverse team, fostering an environment of creativity and rigorous scientific inquiry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Who You Are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You hold a PhD or Master&#8217;s degree in Behavioural Science or a related field.<\/li>\n<li>You have experience with video-based research and\/or machine learning.<\/li>\n<li>Your academic career includes a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.<\/li>\n<li>You are adept at managing complex projects and can thrive under challenging field conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why Join Us:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work in the stunning Samburu National Reserve with accommodations in a well-equipped research camp.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere with ample support and resources including dedicated drone technology.<\/li>\n<li>Competitive salary with comprehensive field support and 27 days of annual leave.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities for career growth and ongoing professional development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Apply Now:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ready to make a significant impact in elephant conservation? Send your CV and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and motivation to join our team to jobs@savetheelephants.org. Join us in safeguarding the future of elephants through ground-breaking research and dedicated conservation efforts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join Us at the Forefront of Wildlife Conservation Research Position: Principal Investigator Project: Elephant Collective Behaviour Location: Samburu National Reserve, northern Kenya Contract Term: 1 year, renewable Application Deadline: 30th May 2024 Remuneration: Competitive About Us: We are a leading research and conservation organization dedicated to advancing the understanding of elephant behaviour through innovative scientific [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/savetheelephants.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40647"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/savetheelephants.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/savetheelephants.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/savetheelephants.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/savetheelephants.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40647"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/savetheelephants.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40647\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/savetheelephants.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40647"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}