Postdoctoral Position – Acoustic communication in zebra
finches – Laboratory of Compared Ethology and Cognition (LECC), University
Paris West – Nanterre – La Défense, France.
We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral
researcher to work on a joint research project of Dr. Thierry Aubin
(Bioacoustics team, Center of Neuroscience Paris South) and Dr. Sébastien
Derégnaucourt (LECC, University Paris West – Nanterre – La Défense) The
successful candidate will work on social aspects of song learning in the Zebra
Finch (Taeniopygia guttata). More details on the research project can be found
on the LECC website:
The 18-month position is funded by the Agence
Nationale de la Recherche (ANR SHS2 BirdVocalCulture). Salary is determined by
the University of Paris West and will depend on the experience of the
candidate. The starting date is November 1st, 2013.
Employment will be at the University of Paris West.
The main place of work will be the Laboratory of Compared Ethology and
Cognition, but the project also involves spending some time at the Max Planck
Institute for Ornithology in Germany.
The position is open to candidates who have recently
obtained their PhD or who are already holding a Post-Doc position. The ability
to speak French is not necessary.
Required skills:
* Background in Bioacoustics.
* PhD in animal behaviour or a related field.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
for both formal and informal audiences.
* Experience conducting research, preferably in
captive populations of birds.
* Strong experimental design and analytical skills.
* Experience using standard statistical and
programming software packages (e.g. Statistica, SPSS, Matlab, R).
Preferred skills:
* Experience using signal processing packages (e.g.
Sound Analysis Pro, Avisoft, Praat)
* Experience using the Observer program by Noldus
(design, data collection, and analysis) and/or other behavioral
monitoring programs
* Experience using operant conditioning procedures
(e.g. Go/NoGo)
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, conduct and analyze experiments on bird
behaviour, especially acoustic communication
- Assist with statistical analysis
- Work in close association with two other research
teams.
- Communicate research results in staff seminars,
scientific journals, conference presentations, and popular publications.
Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, two
letters of recommendation, and a cover letter describing their
research interest as well as their motivation to apply for this
specific position to Sébastien Derégnaucourt: sebastien.deregnaucourt@u-paris10.fr and Laurent Nagle laurent.nagle@u-paris10.fr
The deadline for applications is July 15th, 2013.