Behavioral field research 30 sept 2007

Hiring Organization:
University of Michigan

Position Description:
A three-year postdoctoral position in animal behavior is available at
the University of Michigan working with Drs. Thore Bergman and
Jacinta Beehner. The research involves behavioral, vocal, and
hormonal studies of a population of wild geladas (Theropithecus
gelada, a close relative of baboons) in Ethiopia. Specifically, we
are studying the relationship between social knowledge and sexually
selected signals in geladas. Within this framework, several lines of
research can be pursued including: playback experiments documenting
knowledge about other group members, fecal derived hormone studies
addressing the physiological correlates of status and signals,
acoustic analysis of vocal signals, and color analysis of visual
signals.

The first two years of the position will consist of fieldwork at our
remote research site in the Simien Mountains National Park of
Ethiopia. During this time the postdoc will be responsible for (1)
conducting the field research and (2) managing the small research
camp. The field site is remote and living conditions are difficult.
Therefore, field experience is required. The final year of the
position will be spent at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
analyzing data and writing up the results.

Qualifications/Experience:
We welcome applicants with PhDs in Anthropology, Biology/Zoology, or
Psychology. Applicants must have experience with collecting and
analyzing behavioral data. Applicants having experience with either
vocal research (i.e, either acoustic analysis or playback
experiments) or hormone analysis are preferred.

The position is available starting January, 2008. Target application
date is September 30th, 2007.
Informal inquiries should be sent to thore@umich.edu

Applicants should send a cover letter briefly detailing their
research interests, a curriculum vitae (including a list of
publications), and the names and affiliations of three references.
Applicants must arrange to have reference letters sent to us separately.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals,
lodging):
Travel and all research related costs

Term of Appointment:
3 year

Application Deadline:
Sept. 30, 3007

Comments:
Prefer applications to be submitted by email

Contact Information:
Thore Bergman
3014 East Hall, 530 Church St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
USA

Telephone Number:
734.615.3744

Fax Number:
734-763-7480

Website:
http://http://sitemaker.umich.edu/thore.bergman/home

E-mail Address:
thore@umich.edu
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