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.
Dr. Susanne Hoffmann
Max-Planck-Institute for Ornithology
Department of Behavioural Neurobiology
Eberhard-Gwinner-Strasse
D-82319 Seewiesen
Phone: +49 8157 932-256
Fax: +49 8157 932-260
E-mail: shoffmann@orn.mpg.de