samedi 26 mai 2012

Insect Visual Navigation Post-Doc available in Sussex

1 year post-doctoral position available in the Insect Navigation Group at the University of Sussex, to join a project investigating visual landmark navigation in wood ants using behavioural experiments and fine-grained analysis of ants' movements. The post is funded by the BBSRC, with a salary upwards of £30,000 (depending on experience). The position must start as close to September 2012 as possible. We are looking for applicants with *both* good computational skills (MATLAB skills would be particularly useful) *and* experience in behavioural experiments. Informal inquiries and applications (include CV and email addresses of 2 referees) to Paul Graham (p.r.graham@sussex.ac.uk) or Tom Collett (t.s.collett@sussex.ac.uk). Details of the Sussex Insect Navigation Group can be found here: