Animal Behaviour, Germany

The newly set up Independent Junior Research Group at the
Max-Planck-Institute in Seewiesen (close to Munich/Starnberg, Germany)
is offering a

PhD position in Animal Behaviour

We are looking for a PhD candidate to work on acoustic communication,
sexual selection and vocal learning in songbirds. The project will combine
laboratory and field work and will focus on the use and information
content of song amplitude.

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate who is interested in exploring
the mechanisms and functions of animal behaviour. Prior experience in
bioacoustics would be an advantage; a ringing license would also be
very helpful.

The successful candidate will join an independent junior research
group at the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology. The group is headed
by Dr. Henrik Brumm and offers excellent working conditions at an
internationally renowned institute with facilities of the highest
standards. The working language of the research group is German and
English. The position is funded for a duration of three years, and is
open until filled (preferred starting date: October 2007). Salary will
be according to TvöD 13/2 (formerly BAT IIa/2).

The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons
with comparable qualifications receive preferential status.

To apply, please send a cover letter describing your research
interests, a complete CV and names of two referees by email to
PHD.Birdsong@orn.mpg.de. For informal inquiries please contact. Dr. Henrik
Brumm at brumm@orn.mpg.de.


Max Planck Institute for Ornithology
Communication and Social Behaviour Group
Eberhard-Gwinner-Str.
Haus Nr. 11
D-82305 Starnberg (Seewiesen), Germany

Internet: www.orn.mpg.de


Dr. Henrik Brumm
Max Planck Institute for Ornithology
Communication and Social Behaviour Group
Post Box 1564
82305 Starnberg/Seewiesen
Germany

Tel.: +49 (0)8157 932 355
Fax: +49 (0)8157 932 344



Henrik Brumm <brumm@mail.orn.mpg.de>