July 2015: Natural history of inbreeding in a cooperative mammal
We are looking to recruit a PhD student for an exciting new project investigating the causes and consequences of inbreeding in the banded mongoose (Mungos mungo). This is a collaborative project between the Hoffman Lab at the University of Bielefeld, and the School of Natural Sciences at Liverpool John Moores University, UK. Please see the attached PDF for more details including information on how to apply. Application deadline is August 21st 2015 and interviews will take place shortly afterwards. Please direct any informal inquiries to Joe Hoffman (joseph.hoffman@uni-bielefeld.de) or Hazel Nichols (H.J.Nichols@ljmu.ac.uk). 
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New paper published in Biology Letters
We have a new paper published in Biology Letters on the prevalence of incest in moongooses with our collaborators at Liverpool John Moores and Exeter University. You can read the paper here or alternatively have a look at some of the media coverage here and here. Happy New Year!
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