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*** THE EVOLUTION OF COMPLEX COGNITIVE ABILITIES IN ANIMALS ***
Supervisor: Dr. Sarah Benson-Amram
University of Wyoming, Department of Zoology and Physiology, Laramie, WY, USA
Enthusiastic and motivated students are encouraged to apply for Ph.D. positions in the lab of Dr. Sarah Benson-Amram at the University of Wyoming. Candidates will join a new research group working on the evolution of complex cognitive abilities in animals. Opportunities are available to work on both wild and captive birds and carnivores. Positions ideally start this coming Fall (September 2014), but alternate start dates are possible.
If you are interested in joining the lab or would like more information about the positions, please follow the instructions at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~sba2/contact.html
The Department of Zoology and Physiology at the University of Wyoming has particularly strong and growing programs in Neuroscience and in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. PhD students in my lab will have the opportunity to be members of the interdepartmental Program in Ecology and to interact with researchers at the Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center.
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a college town in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. Nestled between two mountain ranges, Laramie has more than 300 days of sunshine a year and is home to year-round outdoor activities including hiking, camping, rock climbing, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, fishing and mountain biking. Laramie is also near many of Colorado's major cities and university communities (e.g. Fort Collins, Boulder, and Denver).
The University of Wyoming is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital, veteran or any other legally protected status.