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Mpala Wildlife Foundation operates and manages a modern biodiversity conservation research center, a 48,000 acre wildlife conservancy, and a variety of community health and outreach programs in Laikipia, Kenya.

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Director's message: In July 09, I completed my second year as Executive Director of Mpala. It has been an exciting, albeit challenging, time for me. I have learnt an enormous amount about the social, political and biological aspects of Mpala and the broader Laikipia. Much of my mentoring has come from Laikipia residents, long-time Mpala researchers, Mpala partners and board members, our local chef, and a very dedicated staff. I owe each and every one a large dose of gratitude for providing the critical guidance to keep Mpala growing and on a trajectory that I believe is increasing our relevance to Laikipia and Kenya. Sincerely, Margaret Kinnaird, PhD

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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION; MPALA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW: Mpala Postdoctoral Fellow in biology, anthropology, geology, hydrology, material science, social science, soil science or related areas. Tenable in residence at Smithsonian facilities AND Mpala Research Centre, Kenya (see www.mpala.org). In addition to the standard conditions for Smithsonian Postdoctoral Fellowships, the following apply: (1) the research topic must be in area of science supported by Smithsonian that is also appropriate to Mpala; (2) at least one half of the fellowship period will be spent in residence at Mpala; (3) the fellow must be sponsored by a scientist at an appropriate Smithsonian unit (collaboration with multiple units is encouraged); and (4) the fellow must also collaborate with an appropriate Kenyan organization (usually National Museums of Kenya or Kenya Wildlife Service; collaboration with the international organizations in Kenya, such as the International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology, see www.icipe.org , is also encouraged). The fellow is expected to actively participate in the science community at Mpala, including participation in lectures, field courses, etc. The appointment would be one or two years. Stipends and tenure vary. Awards are contingent upon the availability of funds. *Deadline: January 15 annually. Contact: Office of Research Training and Services, Smithsonian Institution, Victor Building 9300, MRC 902 P.O. Box 37012, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012, 202.275.0655, E-mail: siofg@si.edu , www.si.edu/research+study *

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"To help preserve and protect the land, the people, the wildlife and natural resources of Mpala and through information and actions over time to improve the quality of life of the people of Laikipia and Kenya"

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"Mpala offers a special opportunity to conduct world-class research in a real-world setting.For the kind of research I am doing -- trying to understand how to manage the range for both livestock and wildlife -- Mpala is unique. No other research centre that I know of offers the opportunity to actually experiment with livestock management in a landscape that is also replete with wildlife. Only by having a place like Mpala can we learn how to better manage rangelands for wildlife conservation -- in Africa and beyond "
Corinna Riginos, UCDAVIS
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