Doctoral Student Position in Ecophysiology of Weakly Electric Fish at Humboldt University of Berlin/Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Research Focus: Explore the influence of environmental temperature and oxygen on behavior, cognition, physiology, and gene expression in the weakly electric fish, Gnathonemus petersii.

Project Details:

  • Title: Interactive Effects of Temperature and Oxygen Stress on the Weakly Electric Fish Gnathonemus petersii
  • Behavioral Experiments: Temperature preference, object recognition tests
  • Physiological Experiments: Respirometry, CT scans
  • Additional Analyses: Morphometrics and gene expression analysis

Candidate Profile:

  • Education: Academic university degree (M.Sc.) or equivalent in Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field
  • Skills: Background in animal physiology and neuroethology is an asset; experience with behavioral experiments, animal experimentation, and data analysis

Position Details:

  • Duration: 3-year project
  • Funding: Fully funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG); salary corresponds to 65% of E13 TV-L
  • Environment: Work in a well-equipped behavioral physiology lab and enjoy living in Berlin, known for its vibrant cultural and academic landscape

Application Process: Interested candidates should send a single PDF file including:

  1. Cover letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  3. Statement of research interests
  4. Contact information for two academic referees

Contact Email: ruediger.krahe@hu-berlin.de

Job Identification Number: DR/082/24

Application Deadline: July 4th, 2024

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