We
are offering a PhD studentship at the Royal Veterinary College, which
asks ‘Does cognitive stimulation reduce behavioural and neural measures
of ‘boredom’ in laboratory ferrets?’.
The
aim is to deepen fundamental understanding of emotionally relevant
responses to mental stimulation in animals, as well as contributing
preliminary insights into cognitive
aspects of time perception. The work is also likely to lead to
practical recommendations for refining laboratory animal studies to
enhance animal performance on behavioural tasks and improve animal
welfare.
The student will be based in the
Animal Welfare Science and Ethics team at RVC, with links to the
Bizley neuroscience group at UCL.
The deadline for applications is 10/02/2019.
RVC Website:
Does cognitive stimulation reduce behavioural and neural measures of ‘boredom’ in laboratory ferrets?
FindAPhD:
Please
do forward to any potentially interested candidates. BSc students in
their final year of year of study are eligible to apply, as well as
those who have already completed
their degree. We encourage informal enquiries.