Darren Croft
Social Evolution, Life History Evolution, Conservation, Killer Whales. Prof of Behavioural Ecology at the University of Exeter experts.exeter.ac.uk/436-darren-croft - Executive Director of the Center for Whale Research https://www.whaleresearch.com
- Reposted by Darren CroftAlmost four years on since we started work on this project, it feels surreal to have a copy in my hand. @stephanielking.bsky.social @darrencroft.bsky.social @ellengarland.bsky.social
- We are hiring – postdoc position exploring how kinship shapes social ageing in killer whales. Collaboration with @samellisq.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social and Prof Rufus Johnstone (Cambridge) starts 1st April 2026 and ends 31st March 2029. Apps close 2nd Feb. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPZ788/p...
- Reposted by Darren CroftLooking for an interdisciplinary funded #PhD in #bees and #physics, #behaviour, #physiology, #neuroethology, modelling? Call open now. International students eligible. www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin... Centre for Research in Aimal Behaviour @crab-exeter.bsky.social Exeter campus.
- Reposted by Darren CroftExciting opportunity to work on a research project focused on the conservation and management of one of the world’s most iconic and endangered marine mammals: the Southern Resident killer whales! Fully funded for 17 months, covering national/international tuition fees. Based in the UK.
- MSc by Res opportunity - developing behavioural indicators to inform killer whale conservation with @exeter.ac.uk @whaleresearch.bsky.social @seadocsociety.bsky.social People from underrepresented groups in marine science encouraged to apply. Deadline 19Dec www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
- MSc by Res opportunity - developing behavioural indicators to inform killer whale conservation with @exeter.ac.uk @whaleresearch.bsky.social @seadocsociety.bsky.social People from underrepresented groups in marine science encouraged to apply. Deadline 19Dec www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
- Reposted by Darren CroftFancy 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. 🦑🦤🌍🌊🐬🌐
- 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...
- 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...
- Reposted by Darren CroftVery 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
- Looking forward to reading this latest paper from Dan Franks and team - Ecology needs a causal overhaul onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
- Exciting opportunities to join us at the university of Exeter as an MSc student
- 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...
- Reposted by Darren CroftWe’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! tinyurl.com/mbn6yf56 Please repost!
- 🐳 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 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.
- Reposted by Darren Croft🐳 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
- Reposted by Darren Croft🐳 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
- Reposted by Darren CroftA 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 👇
- Reposted by Darren CroftWe want you to work with us! Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Biological Sciences: bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...
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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. - Reposted by Darren CroftAnd 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...
- Reposted by Darren CroftNew book out on ‘The Biodemography of Ageing and Longevity’ www.cambridge.org/core/books/b...
- Reposted by Darren Croft+ 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...
- Reposted by Darren CroftSeveral PhD opportunities to join us in beautiful Devon at the very friendly CRAB 🦀 (Centre for Research in Animal Behaviour) Work on 🐿🐇🦫🐝🐬&🦃(almost a pheasant....)
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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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View full thread5. 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...
- Reposted by Darren CroftPls 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.
