Graduate position offered
Male and female sexual signals in purple-crowned fairy-wrens
We are looking for a PhD student to work as part of a team studying
multiple sexual signaling in purple-crowned fairy-wrens, Malurus
coronatus. The PhD project is aimed at understanding the proximate and
ultimate aspects of the male and female plumage ornamentation, and will
combine behavioural observations of colour ringed birds with analysis of
paternity, sex hormones and colour reflectance spectra. A colour-ringed
study population has been established in 2005 at the Mornington Wildlife
Sanctuary, Western Australia.
We are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated behavioural ecologist,
with good organisational skills, able to work independently as well as
in a team, who would like to take this unique opportunity to combine
field work in remote Western Australia with lab work at the
well-equipped Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in southern Germany.
Experience with molecular genetic techniques (micro-satellites for
paternity determination preferably), proven ability to disseminate
research results in writing, knowledge of theoretical background of
sexual selection and practical experience with challenging field work
under extreme tropical conditions are all highly desirable. Fluency in
English is necessary, working knowledge of German is advantageous but
not essential. Training in other techniques will be provided if necessary.
We offer superb logistical support, both in the field and in the lab,
and a body of supportive data has already been accumulated. The project
is supervised by Dr. Anne Peters, Group Leader at the Vogelwarte
Radolfzell, in collaboration with Dr. Michelle Hall, who addresses
aspects of acoustic signaling by duetting in purple-crowned fairy-wrens.
Starting date is as soon as possible. Duration of the position is for 3
years, with a six month trial-period, and an annual stipend of
approximately 12.000 ¤, depending on age and experience. Applications
will be reviewed as they come in, for full consideration, please send
the following details by 15 May 2005 at the latest:
A full curriculum vitae, a short description of research experience and
interests, 2-3 examples of written work, names and contact details
(including phone number and email) of 3 referees.
Send applications and enquiries for information to:
Dr. Anne Peters
peters@orn.mpg.de
Behavioural Ecology of Sexual Signals Group
Max Planck Institute for Ornithology
Vogelwarte Radolfzell
Schlossallee 2
D-78315 Radolfzell
Germany
We are looking for a PhD student to work as part of a team studying
multiple sexual signaling in purple-crowned fairy-wrens, Malurus
coronatus. The PhD project is aimed at understanding the proximate and
ultimate aspects of the male and female plumage ornamentation, and will
combine behavioural observations of colour ringed birds with analysis of
paternity, sex hormones and colour reflectance spectra. A colour-ringed
study population has been established in 2005 at the Mornington Wildlife
Sanctuary, Western Australia.
We are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated behavioural ecologist,
with good organisational skills, able to work independently as well as
in a team, who would like to take this unique opportunity to combine
field work in remote Western Australia with lab work at the
well-equipped Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in southern Germany.
Experience with molecular genetic techniques (micro-satellites for
paternity determination preferably), proven ability to disseminate
research results in writing, knowledge of theoretical background of
sexual selection and practical experience with challenging field work
under extreme tropical conditions are all highly desirable. Fluency in
English is necessary, working knowledge of German is advantageous but
not essential. Training in other techniques will be provided if necessary.
We offer superb logistical support, both in the field and in the lab,
and a body of supportive data has already been accumulated. The project
is supervised by Dr. Anne Peters, Group Leader at the Vogelwarte
Radolfzell, in collaboration with Dr. Michelle Hall, who addresses
aspects of acoustic signaling by duetting in purple-crowned fairy-wrens.
Starting date is as soon as possible. Duration of the position is for 3
years, with a six month trial-period, and an annual stipend of
approximately 12.000 ¤, depending on age and experience. Applications
will be reviewed as they come in, for full consideration, please send
the following details by 15 May 2005 at the latest:
A full curriculum vitae, a short description of research experience and
interests, 2-3 examples of written work, names and contact details
(including phone number and email) of 3 referees.
Send applications and enquiries for information to:
Dr. Anne Peters
peters@orn.mpg.de
Behavioural Ecology of Sexual Signals Group
Max Planck Institute for Ornithology
Vogelwarte Radolfzell
Schlossallee 2
D-78315 Radolfzell
Germany
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