PhD Position on the Molecular Mechanisms of Vocal Production Learning in Songbirds
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The Vocal Neuromechanics Lab is looking for a PhD candidate to study the molecular mechanisms underlying brain body interactions during song learning and maintenance in songbirds. The start date is 1 February 2022 or soon thereafter. Application deadline: 1 December 2021.
The selected PhD candidate will work under the supervision of Coen Elemans and co-supervision of Iris Adam at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense, Denmark. The Vocal Neuromechanics lab is part of the Department of Biology at SDU and embedded in the Sound and Behaviour group, which studies sound communication in all its aspects in a wide range of animals.
One of the most important behaviours in vertebrates, especially for humans, is communication by sound, with human speech at the pinnacle of complexity. Like human babies, songbirds learn their vocalizations early in life from a social tutor. Numerous parallels to human speech learning, including analogous neural circuitry and shared molecular pathways have established songbirds as the model system of choice for human speech learning and fine motor control in general.
The selected PhD candidate will use various molecular biological and physiological methods to investigate the regulatory pathways underlying changes in muscle properties during vocal development and learning in songbirds. Specifically, this might include transcriptomics and proteomics of muscle tissue, muscle physiology, calcium imaging of muscle preparations, immunohistochemistry and confocal imaging, µCT scanning and scan annotation.
Requirements
We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated and ambitious candidate with:
We offer
Contact
For more information feel free to contact Assistant Professor Dr Iris Adam ([email protected]) or Associate Professor Dr Coen P. H. Elemans ([email protected]).
Application, salary etc.
Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years. Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the scholarship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.
The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order).
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Application must be made in the form of a Declaration of Interest including the following:
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.
Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the homepage of the University.
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply online". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply before you apply.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.
Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.
The selected PhD candidate will work under the supervision of Coen Elemans and co-supervision of Iris Adam at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense, Denmark. The Vocal Neuromechanics lab is part of the Department of Biology at SDU and embedded in the Sound and Behaviour group, which studies sound communication in all its aspects in a wide range of animals.
One of the most important behaviours in vertebrates, especially for humans, is communication by sound, with human speech at the pinnacle of complexity. Like human babies, songbirds learn their vocalizations early in life from a social tutor. Numerous parallels to human speech learning, including analogous neural circuitry and shared molecular pathways have established songbirds as the model system of choice for human speech learning and fine motor control in general.
The selected PhD candidate will use various molecular biological and physiological methods to investigate the regulatory pathways underlying changes in muscle properties during vocal development and learning in songbirds. Specifically, this might include transcriptomics and proteomics of muscle tissue, muscle physiology, calcium imaging of muscle preparations, immunohistochemistry and confocal imaging, µCT scanning and scan annotation.
Requirements
We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated and ambitious candidate with:
- A recent MSc degree - or similar - in biology, preferably with a background in animal physiology or behavioural neuroscience
- Experience with molecular biology and animal physiology
- A completed education in laboratory animal science (equivalent to Felasa A or B certificate)
- Willingness to contribute to the Biology teaching programme at BSc and MSc levels, in particular in the area of Animal Physiology and Zoology
- Experience with programming languages (Matlab, R, Python, etc.), transcriptomics, immunohistochemistry, fluorescent microscopy including confocal microscopy is advantageous, but not necessary
- Strong communication and collaborative skills and proficiency in spoken and written English
- Interest in working in an interdisciplinary environment paired with excellent social skills.
We offer
- A three-year PhD position in a stimulating and supportive, international research team
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure
- Excellent training in all aspects of this project
- The opportunity to work and interact with an extensive network of international collaborators
- A competitive salary and social benefits (e.g. health coverage, parental leave, social security etc.).
Contact
For more information feel free to contact Assistant Professor Dr Iris Adam ([email protected]) or Associate Professor Dr Coen P. H. Elemans ([email protected]).
Application, salary etc.
Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years. Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the scholarship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.
The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order).
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Application must be made in the form of a Declaration of Interest including the following:
- A research proposal/description of your approach to the above project (max one page excluding references)
- A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages) (please attach this under box "Application form")
- Detailed CV, including personal contact information
- Copies of diplomas, Bachelor as well as Master’s degree, including transcript of notes/grades
- At least two signed reference letters. Should your referees wish to send their letters directly to us, please have them use e-mail: [email protected] mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line.
- And please note that these also need to reach us before deadline.
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.
Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the homepage of the University.
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply online". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply before you apply.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.
Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.
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Denne ledige stilling har jobtypen "Forsker", og befinder sig i kategorien "Sundhed og forskning".
Arbejdsstedet er beliggende i Odense M.
Jobbet er oprettet på vores service den 3.11.2021, men kan have været deaktiveret og genaktiveret igen.
Dagligt opdateret: Dette job opdateres dagligt ud fra jobudbyderens hjemmeside via vores søgemaskineteknologi og er aktivt lige nu.
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- Onsdag den 01. december 2021
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