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Project: This 3-year project funded by the Austrian National Science Fund (FWF) will investigate the functions of ultrasonic vocalizations in wild house mice.
Ideal candidate: We are looking for 2 enthusiastic PhD candidates with a background in behavioral biology and bioacoustics. The ideal candidate would have experience with working with mice, bioacoustics, programing (C++) and statistical analyses. Excellent writing and communication skills in English are necessary, and a BSc or MSc (or equivalent) degree is required.
Institute: We are an international animal behavior institute, operating in English and German, located in the Vienna Woods, only 30-min from the center of Vienna, which is ranked as the nicest and most livable cities in the world.
To apply send: (1) 1-page cover letter outlining motivations, research interests and relevant experience; (2) CV with publications (if any); (3) copies of transcripts with academic qualifications; (4) contact information of 2 academic references; and (5) short abstract describing previous research experience and technical expertise.
Send enquiries and applications to:
Dustin J. Penn (dusti...@vetmeduni.ac.at)
Konrad Lorenz Institute of Ethology, Department of Integrative Biology and Evolution, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria.
http://www.vetmeduni.ac.at/klivv
Application deadline: 30 July 2015. Starting date is flexible, but preferably before 1 November 2015.