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Reposted by Darren P. Croft

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Fancy working with killer whales?

We have two exciting opportunities to support the work of Professor @darrencroft.bsky.social and team.

👉 Graduate Research Assistant - lnkd.in/egy9Knka
👉 Postdoctoral Research Associate - lnkd.in/eXyP7fZ4

Deadlines 22nd/19th Oct.

🦑🦤🌍🌊🐬🌐
text overlaying background of two killer whales swimming, taken by a drone. text reads 'we're hiring, graduate research assistant and postdoctoral research associate. Logo are along the bottom of the image for: center for whale research, UKRI, university of Exeter and university of york text overlaying background of two killer whales swimming, taken by a drone. text outlines the graduate research assistant position, which is part time (14 hours), fixed term until 0ct 2028, based at the university of exeter. Logos are along the bottom of the image for: center for whale research, UKRI, university of Exeter and university of york text overlaying background of two killer whales swimming, taken by a drone. text outlines postdoctoral research associate position, which is full-time fixed term until 31st oct 2028, starting salary £34.6k, location is university of exeter. Logos are along the bottom of the image for: center for whale research, UKRI, university of Exeter and university of york
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by Darren P. Croft — Reposted by Lars Bejder

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We are hiring (Post number 2) - join us as a graduate research assistant to support killer whale research. Collaboration with @samellisq.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social Prof Dan Franks (York) start 1st Nov (or ASAP) end 31st Oct 2028. Apps close on 19th Oct.

jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...
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by Darren P. Croft

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@exetermarine.bsky.social

by Darren P. Croft — Reposted by Alex Mesoudi

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We are hiring - PDRA position exploring how information access shapes social dynamics in killer whales. Collaboration with @samellisq.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social Prof Dan Franks (York) start 1st Nov (or ASAP) end 31st Oct 2028. Apps close on 19th Oct.

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOT336/p...
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Reposted by Darren P. Croft

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Very excited to see our paper using historical data to infer toothed whale lifespans published this week in the Biological Journal of the Linnaean Society (@biojlinnsoc.bsky.social)

doi.org/10.1093/biol...

w. @darrencroft.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social @mialybkaer.bsky.social, Dan Franks
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by Darren P. Croft

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Looking forward to reading this latest paper from Dan Franks and team - Ecology needs a causal overhaul onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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by Darren P. Croft

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Exciting opportunities to join us at the university of Exeter as an MSc student
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andydhigginson.bsky.social @andydhigginson.bsky.social · Apr 4
Applications are open to the best #MSc training for a career in #AnimalBehaviour! Highly suitable for anyone with a BSc in Biology or Psychology, but we are skilled at converting people with social, veterinary and agricultural BSc's to a exciting career. www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgr...
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Reposted by Darren P. Croft

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Applications are open to the best #MSc training for a career in #AnimalBehaviour! Highly suitable for anyone with a BSc in Biology or Psychology, but we are skilled at converting people with social, veterinary and agricultural BSc's to a exciting career. www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgr...
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Reposted by Darren P. Croft, Elizabeth Pisani

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We’re recruiting for 5 faculty positions in cognitive neuroscience, psychology & animal neuroscience!
Exciting science going on @UofG, Glasgow is an amazing and green city with the friendliest people, and you’ll have the stunning highlands on your doorstep!
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Professor, Senior Lecturer/Lecturer and Lecturer posts - Glasgow City (GB) job with University of Glasgow | 12838283
University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences  School of Psychology & Neuroscience Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience/Psy...
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by Darren P. Croft

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@exetermarine.bsky.social @uniofexeternews.bsky.social
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by Darren P. Croft

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The cover image is provided by @whaleresearch.bsky.social and features J-pod swimming off the west side of San Juan Island (WA, USA) - a special thanks to @drwhale.bsky.social (CWR Research Director and chapter author) for capturing the original video from which this still was taken.
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by Darren P. Croft

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🐳 UPCOMING BOOK ALERT 🐬
The Evolution of Cetacean Societies

Really enjoyed working on this project with a fantastic editorial team @andrewfoote.bsky.social @ellengarland.bsky.social @stephanielking.bsky.social

Preorder available now shorturl.at/Y58at out Jan2026

#whale #dolphin #animalbehaviour
The Evolution of Cetacean Societies
From leading cetacean biologists, an up-to-date, comprehensive collection exploring advancements in our understanding of cetacean ecology, behavior, and societies.   Cetaceans—whales, dolphins, and po...
press.uchicago.edu
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by Darren P. Croft

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@exetermarine.bsky.social
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by Darren P. Croft

darrencroft.bsky.social
The cover image is provided by @whaleresearch.bsky.social and features J-pod swimming off the west side of San Juan Island (WA, USA) - a special thanks to @drwhale.bsky.social
(CWR Research Director and chapter author) for capturing the original video from which this still was taken.
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Reposted by Darren P. Croft, Simon Kirby, Luke Rendell

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🐳 UPCOMING BOOK ALERT 🐬
The Evolution of Cetacean Societies

Edited by @darrencroft.bsky.social @andrewfoote.bsky.social @stephanielking.bsky.social and myself

Preorder available now
press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...

#whale #dolphin #animalbehaviour
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Reposted by Darren P. Croft

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🐳 UPCOMING BOOK ALERT 🐬
The Evolution of Cetacean Societies

Edited by @darrencroft.bsky.social @andrewfoote.bsky.social @ellengarland.bsky.social and myself

Preorder available now
press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...

#whale #dolphin #animalbehaviour
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Reposted by Darren P. Croft

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A new film called Counting Orca celebrates the life of Ken Balcomb - who spent decades studying the endangered "southern resident" killer whales

It features @darrencroft.bsky.social & the premiere is next month - more details here 👉 nhmu.utah.edu/events/count...

Watch the trailer below 👇
Counting Orca | Trailer
YouTube video by Lakeshore Drive Productions
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Reposted by Darren P. Croft, Dustin J. Marshall

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We want you to work with us!

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Biological Sciences:

bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...
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Reposted by Darren P. Croft

Postdoc @ evol-lab. A Leverhulme funded 3-year postdoc studying body shape evolution (through a sexual conflict lens) on Exeter's Penryn (UK) campus. Starts April 2025. Contact David Hosken @ U of Exeter for detail.
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Reposted by Darren P. Croft

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And the secnd one closing 11 December midnight:
7. Investigating the mechanistic interactions between senses, nutrition, and view-based navigation that underlie the foraging choices of social and solitary bees. With a CASE partner& @seanrands.bsky.social. To apply: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
Award details | Funding and scholarships for students | University of Exeter
www.exeter.ac.uk
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by Rebecca Sear — Reposted by Darren P. Croft

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New book out on ‘The Biodemography of Ageing and Longevity’ www.cambridge.org/core/books/b...
The Biodemography of Ageing and Longevity
Cambridge Core - Biological Anthropology and Primatology - The Biodemography of Ageing and Longevity
www.cambridge.org
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Reposted by Darren P. Croft

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+ two more with the BBSRC SW Bio

6. Using experients in wild rabbits to understand how and why social behaviour changes with age. Deadline: 11th Dec. More info & how to apply here: bpb-eu-w2.wpmucdn.com/blogs.bristo...
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by Darren P. Croft — Reposted by Darren P. Croft

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5 exciting PhD opportunities to join the Center for Research in Animal Behaviour at the University of Exeter in Sept 2025. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/gro...
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by Darren P. Croft

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5. How does gamebird release and management affect the population stability and recovery of UK bird species , NERC GW4+ DTP PhD with @pec-exeter.bsky.social www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
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by Darren P. Croft

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4. Developing Behavioural indicators for Conservation Management in Killer Whales, NERC GW4+ DTP PhD with me. www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
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by Darren P. Croft

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3. Cognitive ecology in the wild: investigating behavioural variation in a free-roaming mesocarnivore, NERC GW4+ DTP with Safi Darden experts.exeter.ac.uk/3352-safi-da... www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
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by Darren P. Croft

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2. Understanding the link between diversity in bee behaviour and pollination services in natural habitats, NERC GW4+ DTP with @nataliehempel.bsky.social www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
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by Darren P. Croft

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1. Testing if the microclimate in a hurricane-degraded environment shapes social behaviour, NERC GW4+ DTP with @ljnbrent.bsky.social www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
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Reposted by Darren P. Croft

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Pls RT: Interested in doing a PhD on the behaviour of #bees & other animals at CRAB Uni Exeter and Bristol Uni? Check out SWBio swbio.ac.uk www.swbio.ac.uk/programme/pr... (apply by 11.12.) & NERC GW4 www.nercgw4plus.ac.uk/projects-202... @seanrands.bsky.social @bethbees.bsky.social apply by 13.01.
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by Darren P. Croft

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Earlier this summer I had the honor to be invited to share my journey into science on @bbcradio4.bsky.social - I talk openly about my dyslexia - at school it crippled my education - as a scientist it’s a superpower that allows me to see the world in a unique way www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - The Life Scientific, Darren Croft on killer whale matriarchs and the menopause
Killer whale matriarchs, their dependent sons and the evolution of the menopause
www.bbc.co.uk
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