MPI for Ornithology: 2 PhD Positions 1215 views

Max Planck Institute for Ornithology invites applications for two PhD students to join an exciting new research group studying the ecology and evolution of animal culture under the supervision of Dr. Lucy Aplin

Duration: 3.5 years

Value: fully funded

Starting date: January 2018; flexible start date is possible, if needed.

Projects available for 2 positions are:  

  1. Laboratory Experiments of Cultural Evolution
  2. Cultural Ecology in Urban Parrots

Requirements:

  • Applicant must hold a Master’s Degree or 1st Class Honours Degree in Zoology, Ecology, or related subjects.
  • Applicant can be of any nationality.
  • Applicants with a background in computer science, physics, or engineering but who have demonstrated an interest in biology, are also encouraged to apply.
  • Applicant must have experience of independent research.
  • Applicant must possess proficiency in English (both written and spoken). German language skills are not required.

Applications:

  • Applications compiled in one PDF file to be sent to Dr. Lucy Aplin at laplin@orn.mpg.de. Application must include the following:
  • Cover letter detailing research interests
  • CV
  • 1 Reference with name and contact details.
  • Interviews of shortlisted candidates to be conducted from October-November 2017.
—————–Quick Overview————-
Organization Max-Planck-Institute for Ornithology
Fellowship Level Doctoral
Country Germany
Subject areas Developmental and Evolutionary Biology & Genetics, Behavioral Sciences, Microbiology & Ecology
Fellowship amount Varies
Eligibility Open to all nationalities
Deadline 6 October 2017

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