Joint Hires for Postdoctoral and PhD: Join our interdisciplinary and collaborative team in a cutting-edge research project exploring the proximate factors mediating helping behavior in pigs. The project, titled “Let me out! Proximate factors mediating helping behavior in pigs,” aims to investigate the motivations underlying helping behavior in pigs using a novel group-testing paradigm. You can work with top research groups in animal behavior and welfare at the Institute of Behavioural Physiology, Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) in Germany, and the Institute of Animal Welfare Science, University of Veterinary Medicine in Austria.We are currently recruiting two postdoctoral researchers and one PhD student to join our team.
Designation:
- Postdoctoral Researchers
- PhD Student
Research Area: Proximate factors mediating helping behavior in pigs
Location: Institute of Behavioural Physiology, Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), Dummerstorf, Germany and Institute of Animal Welfare Science, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Degree in biology, psychology, animal/veterinary science, or a related field
- Experience conducting animal behavior research
- Interest in conducting research on pigs
- Strong collaborative and interdisciplinary mindset
Job Description: As a Postdoctoral Researcher or PhD Student, your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting research on the proximate factors mediating helping behavior in pigs
- Utilizing the novel group-testing paradigm to test competing hypotheses
- Analyzing data and interpreting results
- Collaborating with international research teams and sharing datasets
- Investigating the role of personality traits, social relationships, behavioral and acoustic signals, and physiological influences on helping behavior
- Contributing to the development of scientific publications and presenting research findings at conferences
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their application including the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter expressing interest and relevant experience
- Contact details of two references
Please send your application to [email address] with the subject line “Joint Hires Application: [Full Name]”.
Last Date for Apply: Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. The start date is flexible but targeted for October 16, 2023, for a period to be determined.
Join our team and be part of a dynamic and collaborative research project focused on understanding the motivations behind helping behavior in pigs.
Note: We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
