Hiring Organization:
Courant Research Center for the Evolution of Social Behavior, University of Göttingen, Germany
Date Posted:
2009-05-27
Position Description:
A postdoc position is available at the Courant Research Center for the Evolution of Social Behavior at the University of Göttingen, Germany. The successful applicant will model evolutionary processes of primate sociality.
The Courant Research Center was funded by the German Initiative for Excellence in 2008 and brings together Psychologists, Zoologists and Evolutionary Anthropologists to collaborate on projects on the evolutionary basis of human social behaviour.
The working language at the Center is English.
Qualifications/Experience:
Candidates need a PhD in Ecology and Evolution, (Theoretical) Biology, or Anthropology in hand, and experience with mathematical, game theoretical, and/or agent based modelling as well as a sound background in evolutionary theory and primate behaviour.
Applications should include a letter describing research experiences and interests, CV and contact information of three referees. Applications should be send to Prof. Julia Ostner via email (jostner@gwdg.de).
Salary/funding:
First year funding will be a scholarship (9-12 months depending on the starting date) with the possibility to continue on a research scientist position for up to four more years.
Term of Appointment:
start date as soon as possible
Application Deadline:
Review of applications start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information:
Julia Ostner
Kellnerweg 6
Göttingen 37077
Germany
Telephone Number:
+49-551-393925
Website:
http://www.eva.mpg.de/ipse/
E-mail Address:
jostner@gwdg.de