The University of Auckland and New Zealand Marsden
Fund are funding PhD Studentships in New Zealand. Two fully-funded 3-year PhD
studentships are offered in the Department of Psychology at the University of
Auckland which starts from 2013. International students are eligible for this
studentship. Student must have a background in psychology, economics or
anthropology, with quantitative skills and an interest in research on human
cooperation, evolutionary theory/anthropology/bioinformatics/computer
science/religious studies. For any enquiries contact Dr Quentin Atkinson.
Fund are funding PhD Studentships in New Zealand. Two fully-funded 3-year PhD
studentships are offered in the Department of Psychology at the University of
Auckland which starts from 2013. International students are eligible for this
studentship. Student must have a background in psychology, economics or
anthropology, with quantitative skills and an interest in research on human
cooperation, evolutionary theory/anthropology/bioinformatics/computer
science/religious studies. For any enquiries contact Dr Quentin Atkinson.
Study Subject(s): The
studentship is provided to study Cultural evolution of cooperation in the
Pacific and Cultural evolution of religion.
Course Level: This studentship is for pursuing PhD degree level.
Scholarship Provider: The University of Auckland and New Zealand Marsden
Fund.
Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand
studentship is provided to study Cultural evolution of cooperation in the
Pacific and Cultural evolution of religion.
Course Level: This studentship is for pursuing PhD degree level.
Scholarship Provider: The University of Auckland and New Zealand Marsden
Fund.
Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand
Eligibility: -The
successful applicant will have a background in psychology, economics or
anthropology, with quantitative skills and an interest in research on human
cooperation.
-Fieldwork experience, a background in evolutionary theory and familiarity with
Pacific language/culture are desirable but not essential.
-Willingness to work as part of a team is also important.
-Although the project is based in Auckland, the successful is likely to spend
periods in the field at locations across the Pacific.
-The successful applicant will have excellent quantitative skills and a
background in one or more of the following – evolutionary theory/anthropology/bioinformatics/computer
science/religious studies.
-Enthusiasm, passion and willingness to work as part of a team are also
important.
successful applicant will have a background in psychology, economics or
anthropology, with quantitative skills and an interest in research on human
cooperation.
-Fieldwork experience, a background in evolutionary theory and familiarity with
Pacific language/culture are desirable but not essential.
-Willingness to work as part of a team is also important.
-Although the project is based in Auckland, the successful is likely to spend
periods in the field at locations across the Pacific.
-The successful applicant will have excellent quantitative skills and a
background in one or more of the following – evolutionary theory/anthropology/bioinformatics/computer
science/religious studies.
-Enthusiasm, passion and willingness to work as part of a team are also
important.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: International students can apply for this PhD studentship.
Countries: International students can apply for this PhD studentship.
Scholarship Description: Cooperating to sustainably manage shared resources is vital for our
long-term survival. Yet our ability to cooperate in large groups of non-kin
remains an evolutionary puzzle. Recent research indicates that human
cooperation is inherently cultural. Cultural norms and institutional features
have been shown to promote cooperative behaviour and successful resource
management. However, the way these systems evolve and interact through time and
their importance relative to other contextual factors remains poorly
understood. This project will use experimental methods together with
ethnographic data and comparative phylogenetic analysis to trace how
cooperative norms and institutions have evolved over the course of Pacific
history. This work promises a better understanding of how cooperative cultural
features emerge and co-evolve and their importance in human evolution. The
University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university ranked 83 in the
world in the 2012 QS survey. The Psychology Department is ranked 32nd in the
world. The University of Auckland has a strong international focus and is the
only New Zealand member of Universitas 21 and the Association of Pacific Rim
Universities – international consortia of research-led universities. Auckland
is ranked third out of 221 world cities for quality of living in the 2011
Mercer Quality of Living Survey. The students will work under the
supervision of Dr Quentin Atkinson and Professor Russell Gray.
long-term survival. Yet our ability to cooperate in large groups of non-kin
remains an evolutionary puzzle. Recent research indicates that human
cooperation is inherently cultural. Cultural norms and institutional features
have been shown to promote cooperative behaviour and successful resource
management. However, the way these systems evolve and interact through time and
their importance relative to other contextual factors remains poorly
understood. This project will use experimental methods together with
ethnographic data and comparative phylogenetic analysis to trace how
cooperative norms and institutions have evolved over the course of Pacific
history. This work promises a better understanding of how cooperative cultural
features emerge and co-evolve and their importance in human evolution. The
University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university ranked 83 in the
world in the 2012 QS survey. The Psychology Department is ranked 32nd in the
world. The University of Auckland has a strong international focus and is the
only New Zealand member of Universitas 21 and the Association of Pacific Rim
Universities – international consortia of research-led universities. Auckland
is ranked third out of 221 world cities for quality of living in the 2011
Mercer Quality of Living Survey. The students will work under the
supervision of Dr Quentin Atkinson and Professor Russell Gray.
Number of awards offered: Two international studentships are offered.
Duration of award(s): Duration of studentships are three years.
What does it cover? Each studentship covers international student fees, a monthly stipend,
and research and travel expenses associated with the projects. There are also
opportunities for paid teaching assistant ships within the Psychology
Department.
and research and travel expenses associated with the projects. There are also
opportunities for paid teaching assistant ships within the Psychology
Department.
How to Apply: The mode
of applying is electronically.
of applying is electronically.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact Employer