2 PhD-Postitions in Behavioral Neurobiology

Are you fascinated by
birds and passionate about neuroscience ?
Interested in field ecology, behavior and international travel?

Join a newly
founded research group at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence
and perform ground breaking work aimed at uncovering the neural mechanisms of alarm
calling behavior in birds.

We are seeking two outstanding, highly motivated and talented PhD candidates to work on an
international and multidisciplinary research project that was recently funded by the European
Research Council The aim of this novel and exciting project is to understand how the avian
brain controls the production of alarm calls, processes alarm calls emitted by conspecifics
and generates an adequate response to these important anti predator signals Cutting edge,
wireless recording techniques will be used to simultaneously monitor the vocal behavior and
the brain activity at the cellular level in groups of wild birds that encounter threats within their
natural habitat (see Hoffmann et al 2019 Nat Commun 10 1 2577 for reference).

Your PhD work will include in vivo neurophysiology, behavioral observation, neuroanatomy,
analysis of behavioral (audio video) and neuronal data sets, as well as the dissemination of
your research results. You will be based in Seewiesen (Southern Bavaria, Germany), but you
will also perform extended periods of field work in South Africa and in Australia.

How to apply:Motivated candidates are asked to send their applications directly to Dr.
Susanne Hoffmann susanne.hoffmann@bi.mpg.de . Applications (in English) should contain
a cover/motivation letter stating career goals, professional experience, and how these relate
to the advertised position; a CV including a detailed description of study trajectory, grades and
positioning; and contact information of at least 2 referees.
Application: deadline 15 th September 2024