Amy Leedale
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PhD in Ornithology, Animal Behaviour, and Bioacoustics (Vocal Communication in Parakeets) at University of Salford University of Salford in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Ornithology
Funding
PhD Widening Participation Scholarships cover UK tuition fees, a stipend of £21,611 per year for 3.5 years, and an annual research budget of £1,000 for the first three years. Ten scholarships are available for UK candidates. Additional funding may be required for laboratory work. LTEC Studentship offers a fee waiver and a stipend of £20,780 for 36 months. Funding is competitive and subject to eligibility.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Salford
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About this position
The University of Salford is offering a PhD opportunity focused on vocal communication in ring-necked parakeets (Psittacula krameri), based within the Environmental Research & Innovation Centre (ERIC). This project is ideal for candidates interested in ornithology, animal behaviour, and bioacoustics, and will involve research into the vocal communication systems of these birds. The successful applicant will join a vibrant research environment and benefit from the university’s resources and training provision.
The PhD is supervised by Amy Leedale, Lecturer in Zoology at the University of Salford. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply for the University of Salford Widening Participation Scholarships, which support UK students from underrepresented backgrounds. These scholarships cover UK tuition fees, provide a stipend of £21,611 per year for 3.5 years, and include an annual research budget of £1,000 for the first three years. Ten scholarships are available for UK candidates, with priority given to University of Salford graduates and those meeting widening participation criteria (such as specific postcodes, ethnic minorities, disability, first-generation status, mature students, or care-experienced/estranged students).
Applicants should have a strong academic background in biology, zoology, animal behaviour, or a related field, and demonstrate a keen interest in ornithology or bioacoustics. The application process involves submitting a research degree application by 30 January 2026, after which eligible candidates will be invited to complete a scholarship application by 27 February 2026. Shortlisted candidates will participate in a selection process in April/May 2026. For more information, candidates are encouraged to contact Amy Leedale directly at [email protected].
For further details, visit the University of Salford Doctoral School website and review the full scholarship and studentship information. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring researchers passionate about avian communication and behavioural ecology to join a leading UK research institution.
Funding details
PhD Widening Participation Scholarships cover UK tuition fees, a stipend of £21,611 per year for 3.5 years, and an annual research budget of £1,000 for the first three years. Ten scholarships are available for UK candidates. Additional funding may be required for laboratory work. LTEC Studentship offers a fee waiver and a stipend of £20,780 for 36 months. Funding is competitive and subject to eligibility.
What's required
Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, a good undergraduate degree (typically a 2:1 or above) in a relevant subject such as biology, zoology, animal behaviour, or a related field. Experience or strong interest in ornithology, animal behaviour, or bioacoustics is desirable. Eligibility for UK fees is required for the Widening Participation Scholarships. Priority for scholarships is given to University of Salford graduates and candidates from underrepresented groups, including those from certain postcodes, ethnic minorities, disabled, first-generation, mature, care-experienced, or estranged students.
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Lecturer in Zoology
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Zoology
Behavioral Neuroscience
Animal Behavior
Sociobiology
Animal Breeding
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