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Below are two links for position options within my lab (1 PhD/postdoc fully funded position, 1 joint grant application option) at Uni Konstanz, Germany.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions in relation to the postings, or issues to access the links.
Best wishes, Raphaela Heesen
Fully-funded PhD/Postdoc Position on joint action in human children
Margarete von Wrangell Grant - Joint Application for Postdoc Position on Great Ape Communication
(PhD part-time 65 % / Postdoc full-time 100% E 13 TV-L)
The start date is as soon as possible (reviewing candidates on a rolling basis). The position is available for
three years.
The University of Konstanz is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. Since 2007 it has been successful in the
German Excellence Initiative and its follow-up programme, the Excellence Strategy.
The successful candidate would be integrated into the interdisciplinary research environment of the Centre for the Advanced Study
of Collective Behaviour (CASCB) and the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS-QBEE), which offers an international
main hub on collective and animal behaviour with a range of further internal funding opportunities. The PhD or postdoc position is
available as part of a larger project investigating the evolutionary, developmental and cultural origins of human cooperative sociality
led by Jun. Prof Raphaela Heesen. The project is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and provides a unique
opportunity for candidates wishing to conduct cutting-edge research on the foundational communicative and emotional
mechanisms underlying joint action in human children across the ages three-, five-, and ten years. The candidate will employ
state-of-the-art methods and technologies while collaborating closely with team members to conduct systematic cross-group
analyses. These will include comparative studies involving nonhuman primates such as chimpanzees, bonobos and Callitrichid
monkeys. The research has a strong interdisciplinary focus at the intersection of biology, primatology, linguistics, anthropology,
psychology and computer vision. The working language is English, but German language skills are recommended given data
collection procedures in Germany.
Your responsibilities Your Competencies We Offer
– Conduct a doctoral thesis
(Dissertation) or postdoc
– Data collection with human children
in Germany and possibly Uganda
(observational and experimental
methods)
– Code and categorize behaviors and
communication (gestures, facial
expressions, language)
– Writing of academic papers and
preparation of oral presentations at
national/international conferences
– Contribute to the broader aims of the
interdisciplinary project (including
cross-species and cross-cultural
comparisons in collaboration with
other team members)
– Analyze data using advanced
statistical methods (e.g., Bayesian
regression models)
– Analyze data from motion tracking
and posture recognition systems, set
up tracking rooms
– Mentoring junior researchers in the
lab
– Completed master’s (/ doctoral)
degree in psychology, biology,
linguistics, evolutionary
anthropology or in a related
discipline
– Strong written and oral
communications skills in English and
German (to work at German KiTas)
– Experience in working with children
– High level of interpersonal skills and
the ability to work collaboratively in
diverse teams
– Skills in designing experiments and
collecting observational data
– Advanced skills in statistical data
analyses
– Programming experience is desirable
(e.g., Python, R)
– Experience in using thermal-imaging
and applying tracking technology is
encouraged
– Experience and/or interest in
applying computer vision methods
for posture estimation
– Strong career development
mentoring
– An open and ambitious
interdisciplinary research team
– Access to innovative technologies
and resources in the field of
comparative cognition and
behavioural biology
– A dynamic, interdisciplinary research
environment with collaborative and
further funding opportunities within
the CASCB
– Comprehensive academic development
support, including training and mentoring
– Structured guidance toward acquiring
independent research funding and
preparing for a postdoctoral career
– A vibrant academic community in the
attractive and livable city of Konstanz,
located by Lake Constance
We look forward to receiving your application including your CV, cover letter, 2 reference letters and reference contacts
including phone numbers & email until 01.04.2026 by email to Jun. Prof Raphaela Heesen: raphaela.heesen@uni-
konstanz.de. Questions can also be directed to R. Heesen.
The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity, as well as a good balance between
university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working
couples through our dual career programme. Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact
sbv@uni-konstanz.de, + 49 7531 88-4016).
Call for Expressions of Interest
Joint Application for a Margarete von Wrangell Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Konstanz Jun-Prof. Dr. Raphaela Heesen (Department of Biology, University of Konstanz) invites expressions of interest from outstanding early-career researchers interested in jointly applying for a Margarete von Wrangell Postdoctoral Fellowship: https://mwk.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/hochschulen-studium/hochschulpolitik/chancengleichheit/individuelle-foerderprogramme
The fellowship would support a three-year postdoctoral position (100% full-time, TV-L E13) for women max. 2 years post PhD (PhD grade magna cum laude or higher) at the University of Konstanz, with connections to the Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour (CASCB). The position is expected to start as soon as possible following a positive fellowship decision (anticipated August 2026).
The successful candidate will develop an independent research profile while collaborating with Prof. Heesen on a broader research program investigating the mechanisms and origins of joint action in humans and other primates.
Within this research program, applicants are invited to develop their own research ideas related to one or more of the following themes: communicative feedback and temporal synchrony in social interaction and group-specific/socio-cultural influences on interaction dynamics. Research in the group combines behavioural observation, experimental approaches and multimodal analysis of joint action, including comparative work with human children and nonhuman primates (mainly chimpanzees and bonobos). The candidate will work with existing video data from Heesen’s lab and collect new data, notably on human children.
Applicants should hold a PhD in psychology, biology, anthropology, linguistics, cognitive science, or a related discipline, and have a strong interest in research on social interaction, communication, or cooperative behaviour.
Interested candidates should send an expression of interest including their CV, cover letter, a 1-page research statement outlining how their own work fits with ideas for a project within the broader mentioned research program and contact details of two referees. Expressions of interest should be sent by 1 April 2026 to Jun.- Prof. Dr. Raphaela Heesen, Department of Biology, University of Konstanz by email:
raphaela.heesen@uni-konstanz.de
Selected candidates will then develop a joint application for the Margarete von Wrangell Fellowship together with R. Heesen. The final fellowship application deadline is expected at the end of May 2026
I’m reaching out to spread the word that have internal funding for a postdoc in my lab at Villanova University starting this August with guaranteed funding for 2-3 years: https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/33765.
The position is 50:50 teaching and research. Among several other projects, I’m looking for help with a collaboration I’m developing with a small local nonprofit farm that grows food for the community to combat food insecurity. We’re going to try to help them develop human-wildlife strategies to ethically prevent crop loss. This is in the early stages, but we’re looking to get some nestbox and trail cameras, start documenting what species visit the farm, and who is snacking on the produce. They already know that they have an issue with voles, and they have seen barn owl at night, so one initial idea is to put up a few barn owl nest boxes and encourage the owls to deter the voles. This project will be integrated in the teaching responsibilities with a lab course giving students observational research experience. I’m hoping to grow this collaboration to enable experimental studies of cognition in the wild. Individuals with experience and/or interest in field work, video coding, and sustainability/conservation would be particularly well suited to the is postdoc opportunity.
The applicant may be ABD when they apply but must have completed their PhD by the time they start the position in August. Review of applications begins March 16th, but interested applicants should reach out to me if they need a bit more time to put together a strong application.
We have two open positions for Post-doctoral Fellows in Neurogenomics at the SWIRE Institute of Marine Science (http://www.swims.hku.hk/) in Hong Kong to commence as soon as possible, for 2-3 years in the lab led by Celia Schunter (https://www.schunterlab.com/).
We
are seeking a postdoctoral researcher who will be involved in a
collaborative research project spanning neurobiologists, molecular
scientist and behavioural ecologists to work on the brain of the cleaner
wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus).
Applicants should possess a
Ph.D. in Neuroethology/Neurobiology/Molecular Ecology or similar. In
this role you will be able to lead experiments, collect and analyze the
data, mentor others, write and publish and be part of an international
collaborative team. Large-scale, collaborative, international projects
are already underway, ensuring a quick and productive start.
Deadline: Mar 15
Start date: May 2026 (flexible)
Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter summarizing research
interests, professional experience, career goals and contact information for three references to Dr. Celia Schunter (schunter@hku.hk). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
We are recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on research projects that aim to transform early-life management of piglets in commercial production systems and improve welfare.
You can read more about the position and apply here:
https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/jobs-and-vacancies/postdoktor-/
The impact of global change on parental care systems and population resilience
Department of Zoology, University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest (UVMB), Budapest, Hungary (https://univet.hu/)
Rapid global change, including human disturbance and climate warming, poses mounting risks to wild animal populations. Successful parental care strategies may buffer against the negative consequences of global change. However, both human disturbance and climate warming may disrupt parental behaviour, accentuate the costs of care and sexual conflict, interfere in parental cooperation and ultimately cause lethal and non-lethal damage to offspring. Yet we currently lack information on how global change may influence sex roles in care and parental cooperation, the physiological impacts on parents and offspring, and its consequences for the viability of populations.
Our project will examine how climate change and human disturbance shape parental strategies and its consequences for population productivity by utilising (1) large scale studies across multiple species exhibiting diverse patterns of parental care in varied climatic regions, (2) field experiments of climate and disturbance in natural populations, and (3) detailed studies within populations to determine how climate change and human disturbance may interact to shape parental care strategies and the consequences for population resilience and productivity.
We will achieve this by combining fieldwork, behavioural research, experimentation, population monitoring, movement tracking and molecular lab research across multiple populations of a diverse avian group (shorebirds). Shorebirds are an ideal group to investigate the impact of global change on parental care as they provide a wide variety of parental care systems, are globally distributed, reproduce in varying climatic environments and are facing threats globally due to climate variability and human encroachment.
We seek to recruit a post-doctoral researcher to contribute to this project.
Who are we
Our international team led by Dr Grant C. McDonald (UVMB, Hungary) in collaboration with Dr Mike Weston (Deakin University, Australia), Prof. Andrew McKechnie (University of Pretoria, South Africa), Prof. Tamás Székely (University of Bath, UK) and Dr András Kosztolányi (UVMB, Hungary) comprises diverse experience in reproductive strategies research, investigating the detailed evolutionary and social underpinnings of parental care strategies, the impacts of climate on behaviour and physiology, and the impact of human disturbance on avian populations both on local population and global scale.
Main responsibilities of the post-doctoral researcher
> Organising and conducting avian fieldwork at selected study locations (e.g. Africa, Asia and Europe) in association with collaborators for several months per year
> Conduct experiments and behavioural observations in the field
> Blood sample collection and close cooperation with molecular laboratory collaborators
> Coordinate data collection by collaborating international research teams
> Conduct statistical analyses of datasets to address within- and between-population questions
> Writing manuscripts targeted towards top-ranked journals in the field
> Support the supervision of students and research assistants
> Work in partnership with locally based conservation NGOs and participating institutions
> Communicate results at international conferences, to stakeholders and to the broader public
> Support additional scientific activities that are important for the success of the project
What we are seeking
> PhD in life sciences (evolutionary biology, zoology or comparable field)
> Foundational knowledge in behavioural ecology, animal behaviour or evolutionary ecology
> Hands-on experience conducting international fieldwork with wild populations, preferably in birds
> Firm skills in data management and statistical analysis using R
> Track record of converting scientific research into peer review publications
> Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
> Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of international team
> Openness to live in different cultures during extensive fieldwork periods
> Strong project management and leadership skills
> Valid driving licence
What we offer
> A 2.5 year position (with the possibility of extension) based at the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest
> Fieldwork in multiple locations across the globe (incl. Cabo Verde, and sites in Europe and Asia)
> Extensive opportunities for networking and mentoring with international research teams
> Competitive local salary (including paid holiday, fieldwork per diem)
> English speaking research team
> Opportunity to contribute to conservation and collaborations with NGOs at the different field sites
> Opportunities to present research at national and international meeting
> Support to develop follow-up projects and independent research fellowship applications
How to apply
Interested candidates should contact Grant C. McDonald (grant.mcdonald@univet.hu). The application should include a max two pages cover letter, a CV with list of publications, and the name and contact details of at least two referees from research, academia or conservation.
Deadline: Application deadline is 28 February 2026. Interviews will be held in March 2026.
Start Date: Start dates are negotiable but could be as early as April 2026.
Selected publications
Engel, N., G. C. McDonald, B. K. Sandercock, R. Rice, R. Moreno, S. Ratão, and T. Székely. 2023. Long-term decline in nest survival of a ground-nesting shorebird on a tropical island. Glob. Ecol. Conserv. 45:e02522.
Halimubieke, N., K. Kupán, J. O. Valdebenito, V. Kubelka, M. C. Carmona-Isunza, D. Burgas, D. Catlin, J. J. H. St Clair, J. Cohen, J. Figuerola, M. Yasué, M. Johnson, M. Mencarelli, M. Cruz-López, M. Stantial, M. A. Weston, P. Lloyd, P. Que, T. Montalvo, U. Bansal, G. C. McDonald, Y. Liu, A. Kosztolányi, and T. Székely. 2020. Successful breeding predicts divorce in plovers. Sci. Rep. 10:15576.
McDonald, G. C., Z. Barta, B. A. Caspers, T. Székely, and A. Kosztolányi. 2024. Sex roles in parental care in a species with precocial offspring and frequent brood desertion. Anim. Behav. 215:211–225.
McDonald, G. C., I. C. Cuthill, T. Székely, and A. Kosztolányi. 2023. Remating opportunities and low costs underlie maternal desertion. Evolution 77:97–109.
McDonald, G. C., N. Engel, S. S. Ratão, T. Székely, and A. Kosztolányi. 2020. The impact of social structure on breeding strategies in an island bird. Sci. Rep. 10:13872.
McDonald, G. C., K. Tasman, N. Engel, T. Székely, and A. Kosztolányi. 2025. Inconsistent fear: repeatability in flight initiation distance and neophobic behaviour differs in a ground-nesting bird. Anim. Behav. 225:123224.
Roast, M. J., G. C. McDonald, T. Székely, A. Kosztolányi, and I. Maggini. 2025. No detectable deployment impacts of solar-powered GPS devices for long-term use on a small shorebird. J. Avian Biol. 2025:e03508.
Székely, T., M. C. Carmona-Isunza, N. Engel, N. Halimubieke, W. Jones, V. Kubelka, R. Rice, C. E. Tanner, Z. Tóth, J. O. Valdebenito, K. Wanders, and G. C. McDonald. 2024. The causes and implications of sex role diversity in shorebird breeding systems. Ibis 166:357–385.
Just to let you know that I have a post doc advertised at the moment for the poultry catching and handling study (although HR have given it a very unhelpful title!!). Please do circulate to your contacts!
Are you interested in how organisms respond to stressors in their
environment? Do you enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team? The
Department of Evolutionary and Population Biology (EPB) at IBED,
University of Amsterdam, is looking for a skilled, responsible, and
organized postdoctoral researcher to develop mathematical models of
adaptive stress regulation. These models will inform empirical research
with humans.
Full details here: https://werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies/postdoctoral-position-in-mathematical-modeling-of-stress-responses-netherlands-14544
Applications are invited for an appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in
Neurogenomics at the School of Biological Sciences at the University of
Hong Kong (https://www.hku.hk/) and the SWIRE Institute of Marine Science (http://www.swims.hku.hk/), to commence as soon as possible, for 2-3 years in the lab led by Dr. Celia Schunter (https://www.schunterlab.com/).
We
are seeking a postdoctoral researcher who will be involved in a
collaborative research project spanning neurobiologists, molecular
scientist and behavioural ecologists to work on the brain of the cleaner
wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus).
Applicants should possess a
Ph.D. in Neuroethology/Neurobiology/Molecular Ecology or similar. In
this role you will be able to lead experiments, collect and analyze the
data, mentor others, write and publish and be part of an international
collaborative team. Large-scale, collaborative, international projects
are already underway, ensuring a quick and productive start.
Required criteria:
• Ph.D. in neuroethology/neurobiology/molecular biology (or related topics)
• Good problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work on interdisciplinary research
Desirable:
• Knowledge of marine ecology, fish biology
• Experience with imaging tools
• Prior experience working with neural tissues
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate collaborative projects
Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter summarizing research
interests, professional experience, career goals and contact information for three references to Dr. Celia Schunter (schunter@hku.hk). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Schunter lab is supporting application to well-funded Hong Kong
Ph.D. Fellowships or HKU presidential fellowships. Through these
schemes, interested candidates can apply for a Ph.D. position in
Molecular Neuroethology in the School of Biological Sciences at the
University of Hong Kong (https://www.hku.hk/). The University is a long-standing English-speaking institution and ranks as one of the top Universities in Asia.
We
are looking for a curious, ambitious and enthusiastic Ph.D. student to
take part in a diverse team, working on molecular mechanisms and
adaptation to changing environments. Research topics span from neuronal
to molecular to behavioural levels (www.schunterlab.com)
providing a comprehensive approach to understanding how organisms
respond to their environment. The lab is associated with the Swire
Institute of Marine Science, also known as SWIMS (http://www.swims.hku.hk/), a beautiful research station in a remote area of the Island of Hong Kong.
The
lab combines several disciplines ranging from marine biology,
behaviour, ecology, molecular biology, neurobiology to computational
biology and prospective students should be interested in working in a
cross-disciplinary environment. Generally, projects start with fieldwork
or aquarium experiments with measurements of behaviour followed by
molecular lab work to extract molecules of interest (e.g. DNA, RNA or
proteins) and/or imaging techniques. Most projects also require large
bioinformatic analyses and writeup into scientific articles. The lab
maintains long-standing international collaborations and travel is
likely to be required.
Additional requirements:
• Willingness to work in a highly international and collaborative environment
• If no previous experience, the student must be eager to learn bioinformatics
• Willingness to work in aquarium systems and/or fieldwork in a marine environment.
Hong
Kong Ph.D. fellowships (HK$28,400 monthly plus travel allowance and
research funds) are competitive and require high GPAs but come with a
range of benefits. You can find more information about these fellowships
here: https://gradsch.hku.hk/prospective_students/fees_scholarships_and_financial_support/hong_kong_phd_fellowship_scheme
The application deadline is the 1st of December. Information about the Ph.D. programme, in general, can be found here https://www.gradsch.hku.hk/gradsch/
Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter summarizing research
interests and contact information for two references to Dr. Celia Schunter (schunter@hku.hk) no later than the 1st of November to account for enough time to write a proposal for the application deadline.
Research Engineer in Quantitative Genetics & Animal Behaviour (34 months, INRAE, France).
Join the HenCare EU project to study the genetic and social bases of
emotional resilience in laying hens, combining quantitative genetics,
behavioural data, and social network analysis in an international
consortium. We’re looking for someone with a PhD in
animal or data sciences, and some experience in genetics and/ or social
network analysis to join us in Nouzilly (25km from Tours). More details
and how to apply here
https://jobs.inrae.fr/en/ot-27511
We have a position as a postdoc/ research engineer in Quantitative Genetics & Animal Behaviour (34 months, INRAE, France).
Join the HenCare EU project to study the genetic and social bases of
emotional resilience in laying hens, combining quantitative genetics,
behavioural data, and social network analysis in an international
consortium. We’re looking for someone with a PhD
in animal or data sciences, and some experience in genetics and/ or
social network analysis to join us in Nouzilly (25km from Tours). More
details and how to apply here
https://jobs.inrae.fr/en/ot-27511
We are a research campus with a strong tradition in biosciences focused on complex ecological, evolutionary & developmental aspects of LIFE. Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Czech Republic is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Post-doctoral Researcher in Animal Migration Ecology
Global Life-history, Ornithology & Behavioural Ecology (GLOBE) research group (https://GLOBEresearchgroup.com – new webpages under construction will be launched soon) focuses on ecology, behaviour, life-history strategies and population dynamics of wild animals, particularly birds, including impacts and consequences of recent environmental changes. The GLOBE research group, led by Vojtěch Kubelka from Department of Zoology and Centre for Polar Ecology at the Faculty of Sciences, University of South Bohemia in the Czech republic, has been recently awarded a prestigious ERC CZ grant: Animal migrations in a changing world – still advantageous strategy or maladaptive behaviour? for five years till 2029.
Animal migrations represent one of the greatest spectacles in nature, providing crucial ecosystem services as well as resources for human communities. Why do animals migrate? It has been thought that animals migrate to reproduce at higher latitudes, taking advantage of lower predation pressure, fewer parasites and
seasonally high pulses in food supply. However, it has been highlighted that recent climate change and human pressure impacts can erode such benefits and migratory animals are declining globally with poorly understood underlying mechanisms.
We strive to tackle pressing issues: Are there still latitudinal gradients in predation, parasitism and seasonal food availability, supporting the benefits of migratory behaviour? How are migratory animals able to cope with environmental changes?
What are the most important drivers and life stages limiting populations of migratory animals? To achieve this, we are executing comprehensive research of migration profitability, combining experimental, observational and comparative approaches –investigating latitudinal gradients in predation, parasites, food supply and whole life-cycles of tracked shorebirds, a suitable model taxon with intra-specific variability in
migratory strategies and exposed ground nests – at 16 study sites from the Arctic to Patagonia.
We seek to appoint an early career scientist as post-doctoral researcher to contribute to this new project.
What would be your main responsibilities
• Organize and conduct ornithological field work at selected study sites across Western Palearctic and South America in association with international collaborators
• Combine experimental and observational fieldwork with a comparative approach based on extracting relevant information from published literature
• Coordinate data collection and analyses, working with large datasets in relational databases
• Prepare and write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Lead or participate in funding applications for research in collaboration with team members
• Supervise students and research assistants
• Participate in conservation activities
• Present and promote the results at conferences and seminars
• Disseminate the project outputs to stakeholders and public,
• Carry out other scientific and/or academic activities that are important for the success of the project
What we offer
• A two-year position with the possibility of extension based on the performance
• Excellent instruments, equipment and multiple research platforms within the Faculty of Sciences, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Czech Republic
• Access to the Czech Arctic research station at Svalbard and fieldwork at study sites along latitudinal gradients from Morocco to Arctic and from tropical South America to Patagonia
• Extensive international networking and mentoring opportunities
• Full logistical support for own follow-up research funding applications
• English speaking, stimulating & friendly international research environment
• HR Award certificate, jcu.cz/about-the-university/development/hr-award-hrs4r
• Professional administration support and assistance with all personal,e economic, legal, project, IT, intellectual property needs, flexible working time
• Competitive salary + possible bonuses, 5 weeks of paid vacation per year
• Meals allowance, special mobile services, university kindergarten
• Work-life balance in a historical middle-sized university city, budejce.cz/en/
Competitive candidates are expected to have
• PhD in evolutionary biology, behavioural ecology, zoology, or relevant field of life sciences
• A foundation of knowledge in two or more fields: evolutionary ecology, climate change biology, demography and population dynamics, predator-prey interactions and animal migration
• Experience in conducting or supervising international research projects
• 3+ years hands-on experience in field research, with preference for experience with fieldwork in tropical or Arctic locations
• Ornithological fieldwork experience including bird handling and ringing (bird ringing licence is welcomed but not necessary)
• Good skills in statistical modelling, advanced level in using R
• Strong record of success conducting research and scholarly activities, including publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience working with analysis and presentation of large data sets
• Demonstrated project management experience and leadership skills
• Budgetary and general administrative skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate within a team-based environment, ability to work effectively both in a team and independently
• Valid driving licence
Representative publications of our research
Kubelka V., Šálek M., Tomkovich P., Végvári Z., Freckleton R. P. & Székely T. 2018: Global pattern of nest predation is disrupted by climate change in shorebirds.
Science 362: 680–683.
Zámečník V., Kubelka V. & Šálek M. 2018: Visible marking of wader nests to avoid damage by farmers does not increase nest predation. Bird Conservation International 28: 293–301.
Halimubieke N., Kupán K., Valdebenito J. O., Kubelka V., other 19 authors, & Székely T. 2020: Successful breeding predict divorce in plovers. Scientific Reports 10: 15576 (1–13).
Engel N. C., Végvári Z., Rice R., Kubelka V. & Székely T. (2020). Incubating parents serve as visual cues to predators in Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus). PLOS ONE 15(7): e0236489.
Koleček J., other four authors & Kubelka V. 2021: Global population trends in shorebirds: migratory behaviour makes species at risk. The Science of Nature 108: 9(1–8).
Kubelka V., Sandercock B., Székely T. & Freckleton R. P. 2022: Animal migration to northern latitudes:
environmental changes and increasing threats. Trends in Ecology & Evolution 37: 30–41.
Dillenseger G., Rimoldi A., Barreto S., Ugarte-Lewis L. & Kubelka V. 2023: Male-dominated courtship in an unexpectedly late-breeding Andean Lapwing (Vanellus resplendens) population. The Willson Journal of Ornithology 135: 560–569.
Kiss A., Végvári Z., Kubelka V., Monoki Á., Kapocsi I., Gőri S. & Székely T. 2024: Breeding in an agricultural landscape: conservation actions increase nest survival in a ground-nesting bird. Oryx 58: 240–249.
Székely T., Carmona-Isunza M. C., Engel N., Halimubieke N., Jones W., Kubelka V., other six authors 2024: The causes and implications of sex role diversity in shorebird breeding systems. Ibis 166: 560–569.
Cooke S. J., other 14 authors, Kubelka V. & Lennox R. J. 2024: Animal Migration in the Anthropocene: Threats and Mitigation Options. Biological Reviews 99: 1242–1260.
Cevenini D., Cecere J. G., De Pascalis F. Tinareli P., Kubelka V., Serra L., Pilastro A., & Assandri G. 2025: Habitat selection of the threatened northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) breeding in an intensive agroecosystem. European Journal of Wildlife Research 71: doi.org/10.1007/s10344-025-01903-w (1–13).
Application
Interested candidates should contact Vojtěch Kubelka (vkubelka@prf.jcu.cz).
Applications should include: i) letter of interest (max 2 pages) – describing how their qualifications address the terms of the position as well as explaining their motivation; curriculum vitae (max 4 pages) – including education, relevant research experience and major achievements; iii) contact information for at least three references.
Three documents in English should be sent to Vojtěch Kubelka before the deadline.
Deadline for applications: 20 July 2025
Position start: Start dates are negotiable but could be as early as Aug–Sep 2025.
Location description
České Budějovice is a vibrant medium-sized city and centre of South Bohemian region with an international university community. The University of South Bohemia is the biggest higher education institution in the region with more than 9,000 students, numerous leading departments in natural sciences and field research stations at Svalbard or Papua New Guinea. Five institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences are situated on the same campus, forming the Biological Centre and representing outstanding cooperation opportunities. The surrounding of České Budějovice has diverse natural and cultural landscapes, including Šumava National Park, two UNESCO biosphere reserves and numerous protected areas with impressive wildlife.
Offre de Post-Doctorat – Éthologie du Cheval
Sujet : Communication olfactive des émotions entre humains et chevaux : impact sur le comportement et les réponses émotionnelles.
L’équipe CEB (Cognition, Éthologie, Bien-être animal) de l’unité INRAE PRC (INRAE, CNRS, Université de Tours, IFCE, Centre Val de Loire) recrute un.e post-doctorant.e dans le cadre du projet ANR EMODOUR, coordonné par Léa Lansade. Ce projet pluridisciplinaire vise à comprendre comment les chevaux perçoivent les odeurs émotionnelles humaines et comment ces signaux chimiques influencent leurs réponses physiologiques et comportementales. Il s’inscrit dans une approche innovante, à l’interface de l’éthologie, de la cognition animale et de la science de l’olfaction.
Le.a post-doctorant.e sera responsable de la création et de la mise en œuvre des expérimentations sur le cheval (tests comportementaux, mesures physiologiques, analyses vidéo), ainsi que de l’analyse statistique et de la valorisation des données. Il/elle collaborera étroitement avec les partenaires du projet (INRAE Clermont-Ferrand, Dijon, Université de Bourgogne) et participera activement à la conception et au développement de protocoles combinant olfaction, cognition et émotion.
Le poste requiert une solide expertise en éthologie expérimentale et en analyses statistiques, ainsi qu’un intérêt marqué pour les approches interdisciplinaires (chimie, psychologie). Une attention particulière sera portée à la capacité du/de la candidat.e à valoriser les résultats (rédaction d’articles scientifiques) y compris à partir des premières données du projet.
Durée : 24 mois, à pourvoir au 1er janvier 2026, sur le site INRAE de Nouzilly (37), au sein d’une équipe reconnue pour son expertise sur les émotions chez les animaux domestiques.
Date limite de candidature (CV + lettre de motivation) : 15 septembre 2025
Contact : lea.lansade@inrae.fr
Use this link to apply: https://indianapoliszoo.applicantpro.com/jobs/3739646
The Indianapolis Zoo is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our forward-thinking Scientific Research team. This is a rare opportunity to conduct cognitive studies with up to 21 chimpanzees and 12 orangutans in a zoo setting, using voluntary, non-invasive, enrichment-based methods that benefit both animals and our visitors.
The Indianapolis Zoo features state-of-the-art facilities for enriching cognitive studies with great apes. This includes a dedicated Learning Studio with touchscreen equipment visited daily by multiple apes at the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center, and the newly built Harlan-Shriver Families Chimpanzee Cognition Center, which features multiple touchscreen stations, enabling groups of chimpanzees to simultaneously engage in computerized tasks.
As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you'll help to design, manage, and conduct studies on great ape cognition, collaborate with a passionate team of zookeepers and veterinarians, contribute to public education, and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals. Your work will play a vital role in expanding scientific knowledge while advancing The Indianapolis Zoo's mission to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world.
What You'll Do:
· Conduct behavioral studies with a focus on daily touchscreen tasks that examine memory, decision-making, and social learning in great apes.
· Collect, analyze, and manage behavioral and cognitive data.
· Publish research findings and present at scientific conferences.
· Collaborate with animal care teams to ensure ethical research and enrichment alignment.
· Support educational outreach and conservation messaging.
· Assist with grant proposals and departmental projects as assigned.
What We're Looking For:
· A PhD in psychology, anthropology, biology, zoology, or a related field (must be completed by start date).
· Experience conducting behavioral or cognitive research-preferably with primates.
· Proficiency in statistical tools such as R or SPSS.
· Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills.
· Strong collaboration skills and a commitment to animal welfare.
· Familiarity with non-invasive research and ethical standards (e.g., IACUC).
· Experience in grant writing is a plus.
Working Conditions:
· Full-time, 40 hours per week.
· Must be able to work in a zoo environment and follow safety protocols including those related to biohazard exposure.
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week), 1-year term with potential for extension
Why Join Us?
At the Indianapolis Zoo, you'll be part of a team dedicated to scientific excellence and real-world impact. Our research not only enhances animal welfare but also fuels public understanding and global conservation efforts.