mercredi 8 août 2018

Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Cognition (4-yrs), Vienna, Austria

At the Unit of Comparative Cognition, Messerli Research Institute, Vienna, Austria, we are seeking a postdoctoral researcher of cognition in animals. We investigate the various processes, the functions, the evolutionary developing and the problem-solving competence of cognitive abilities of dogsparrots and pigs. We are especially interested in complex cognition, which in humans is accompanied by conscious states, like logical reasoning, innovation, tool use, cooperation, imitation, empathy and perspective taking. These are examined by using specific, well-controlled behavioral tests and state-of-the-art analysis tools (video analysis, machine learning, eye tracking). The candidate should have sufficient experience with regard to cognitive testing of one of the before-mentioned species in the technical and/or social domain.
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More details about the unit of Comparative Cognition, Viennahttp://www.vetmeduni.ac.at/en/messerli/science/cognition

Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to Professor Ludwig Huber, ludwig.huber@vetmeduni.ac.at

Submission: Please submit applications quoting the reference number 2018/0817 via e-mail to bewerbungen@vetmeduni.ac.at.

Application deadline: 24 August 2018.