The successful candidate will have a strong focus in behavioural biology and/or behavioural physiology. We seek a colleague with an experimental background, experience in field research and/or ornithology. A genuine interest in the use of the existing free-flying colonies of habituated birds is essential. The successful candidate is expected to develop a strong, independent research profile supported by external funding and to strengthen existing networks in respect to research and teaching. The position is also located at the Konrad Lorenz Forschungsstelle, a core facility for behaviour and cognition research of the University of Vienna, near the village of Grünau im Almtal, Upper Austria. As the Konrad Lorenz Forschungsstelle is partially funded by the government of Upper Austria and in close collaboration with the Wildpark Grünau and the Cumberland Stiftung, public engagement is important and the willingness and capability to communicate with the local population is of advantage.
Successful candidates should have the following qualifications:
· Doctoral degree/PhD and at least two years post-doctoral experience at a university or other research institution
· Outstanding achievements and potential in research, excellent publication record, international reputation
· Experience in designing and participating in research projects, as well as the willingness and ability to lead research groups
· Enthusiasm for excellent teaching, teaching experience at universities or a teaching concept as well as the ability and willingness to teach students in all phases of their studies (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level), to supervise academic theses and to promoting young academic colleagues
The University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor’s programmes and for participation in university committees. In addition, the University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to be prepared to take over responsibility on the organisational level of the Faculty and the University, if necessary.
Further information can be found here
http://www.psychoneuroxy.com/announcement,a2927.html
