The Evolutionary Biology Group at the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Seewiesen, Bayern, Germany

The Evolutionary Biology Group at the Max Planck Institute for 
Ornithology in Seewiesen, Bayern, Germany 
(http://www.orn.mpg.de/218798/Forschungsgruppe-Schroeder) is offering 
two research projects (suitable for external MSc thesis)  during the 
winter semester 2014/2015.  The projects aim at disentangling the 
short-�-term and long-�-term correlates of a sexually selected ornament 
in a passerine bird, the house sparrow, /Passer domesticus/. You will 
learn or improve your skills in: design of behavioral experiments, 
collection of behavioural and morphological data working with captive 
birds, DNA sampling, data management and analysis, as well as scientific 
writing and presentation. Candidates should have an interest in 
Evolution and Behavioural Ecology, a strong work ethic, and be able to 
work independently and as part of a team. The working language at the 
Institute is English, so good knowledge of the language is required. 
Previous experience in handling small animals, as well as experience in 
analysing videos and image data is preferable, but not necessary. The 
successful candidate will be part of a young dynamic team in which 
scientific exchange is fostered. The Max Planck Institute for 
Ornithology employs a dedicated and international group of researchers 
who are focused on exploring the fields of evolution, ecology, genetics, 
and neurobiology. Review of applications will start immediately until 
the positions are filled. If you are interested in applying for one of 
the research projects please write to (including your CV and name and 
addresses of at least one person who could give you a reference) Alfredo
S�nchez-T�jar (asanchez@orn.mpg.de) or Antje Girndt (agirndt@orn.mpg.de)
latest by September 7th.

Antje Girndt