PhD Position in Behavioral
Neurobiology
The Department of Behavioral
Neurobiology of the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in
Seewiesen (Germany) is seeking to fill a fully funded
three-year PhD position.
Successful applicants will
investigate neural mechanisms that underlie vocal
communication in birds. Using portable telemetric equipment,
which has recently been developed at our department, neural
recordings will be conducted in groups of birds while they
behave freely in their natural environment.
In addition to prior experience
with neurobiological research, applicants should have strong
quantitative skills and excellent oral and written
communications skills in English. An MSc degree or
equivalent in neuroscience, zoology/animal sciences,
physics, electrical engineering, or another subject relevant
for the research project is mandatory. Programming skills in
MATLAB or equivalent are considered valuable.
The Max Planck Institute for
Ornithology offers an attractive research environment with
excellent technical facilities. The multidisciplinary
research projects of our department integrate behavioural,
endocrinological, neuroanatomical, genetical and
electrophysiologal techniques. Successful applicants will
receive intensive supervision and laboratory training and
will have the opportunity to present their work at national
and international scientific meetings. The position will be
paid on the German TV-L E13 government scale.
The Max Planck Society aims
to increase the proportion of women researchers and
specifically encourages women to apply. Applications from
disabled persons will be given priority in the case of equal
suitability.
To apply for the position,
please submit a CV, a short cover letter and contact
information for two referees to Dr. Susanne Hoffmann
(shoffmann@orn.mpg.de). Applications will be accepted until
the position is filled.