Promoting Human-carnivore Co-existence: Examining Non-lethal approaches for Sustainable Dingo Management

Current methods of controlling predators (including the dingo in Australia) favour lethal control. However, such methods are considered ineffective in the long term, and reflect changing public opinion of managing wildlife. We are seeking Masters or PhD candidates to help develop and evaluate the efficacy of novel management solutions for protecting dingo populations, whilst mitigating their impact on livestock enterprises, native wildlife, and negative human-dingo interactions. The likely candidate will carry out a combination of captive and field-based studies with dingoes. This requires candidates with captive or field-based experience working with wildlife, knowledge and experience carrying out research relating to animal behaviour, and willingness to conduct field work and develop relationships with industry partners. Some research relating to human attitudes may also be involved. A background in psychology, animal science, zoology and/or ecology is preferred. The broad aim of our team is to help establish evidence-based initiatives and long-term management strategies to mitigate human-dingo conflict, as well as engage and inform the global debate about managing large carnivores and promoting human-carnivore co-existence.