Two fully-funded PhD positions are now available at the Department of
Cognitive Biology (cogbio.univie.ac.at), in the groups of Leonida Fusani and
Tecumseh Fitch. This is a new and
thriving department studying the biology of cognition within the Faculty of
Life Sciences at the University of Vienna in Vienna, Austria.
The working language of the Department of Cognitive Biology is English and
we welcome scientists and students from anywhere in the world. The candidate
will be able to collaborate with other scientists in Vienna and abroad, and
would be integrated into the new Vienna Doctoral School in Cognition, Behaviour
and Neuroscience (CoBeNe).
PhD Candidate in Animal Behaviour (Fusani)
The group of Prof. Leonida Fusani at the Department of Cognitive Biology,
University of Vienna, Austria has
funding available for a 3-year PhD position to study how different components
of avian courtship displays contribute to signal male quality and shape female
response.
We are looking for candidates with a MSc in zoology,
psychology, neuroscience, or computer science. Musts: Proficient knowledge of
English; Excellent academic standing; Strong computational and programming
skills; Research experience in analysis of behaviour.
Letters of application
including academic CV, photograph, 2 letters of recommendation, and a statement
of research interests should be sent to Philipp Maier by email (philipp.maier@univie.ac.at)
by July 30th, 2016. For
further information about the project, please contact Leonida Fusani:
leonida.fusani@univie.ac.at. Planned starting date is October 1st,
2016.
PhD Candidate in Bioacoustics and/or Cognitive Biology (Fitch)
The group of Prof. Tecumseh Fitch at the Department of Cognitive Biology, University
of Vienna, Austria has funding available for a 3-year PhD position (potentially
+1 year). The PhD topic is flexible and open to discussion, but would preferably build upon existing research
in the Fitch lab in bioacoustics and animal communication, and/or cognitive
biology (including biolinguistics, biomusicology or neuroaesthetics).
Candidates with an MSc or equivalent and a strong background in zoology,
psychology, physics, neuroscience, or computer science are sought. Proficient
knowledge of English, excellent academic standing, strong computational and
programming skills and research experience are key. At least one first-author publication
is a strong plus.
Letters of application
including academic CV, 2 letters of recommendation, any publications, and a statement of research
interests should be sent to Philipp Maier by email (philipp.maier@univie.ac.at)
by July 30th, 2016. For
further information about the project, please contact Tecumseh Fitch
(tecumseh.fitch@univie.ac.at) . Planned starting date is October 1st,
2016.