University Assistant (Post-Doc) in Computational Behavioural Science 2024/0057

14 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien (University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna)

Department

Konrad Lorenz Institute of Ethology, Department of Interdisciplinary Life Sciences, University of Veterinary Medicine

Research Field

Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

3 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

14 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

2024/0057

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

University Assistant (Post-Doc) position, limited to a period of 4 years, is available at the Konrad Lorenz Institute of Ethology at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, in the laboratory of Prof. Leonida Fusani. The role involves investigating the behaviour of birds using state-of-the-art motion capture and image processing method. We are seeking a candidate with experience in applying modern computational tools for the study of complex biological patterns. We have acquired instruments to record courtship behaviour of birds in both natural and laboratory settings and developed methods to analyse these recordings through semi-automatic motion tracking and the detection of behavioural patterns using machine learning tools. Moreover, we have several ongoing projects spanning from avian migration physiology to association between genes and behaviour in elaborate courtship. We are in search of an experienced data scientist who can assist us in experiment planning/data analysis.

Computational Behavioural Science

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Specific Requirements

• PhD in Biology, Computational Biology, Data Science, or related disciplines

• Excellent track record with peer-reviewed publications demonstrating the application of computer tools in the context of biological and/or behavioural biological data

• Strong programming and data analysis skills (Python/R)

• Proficiency in English language (oral and written at C1 level)

• Experience in teaching, mentoring, and/or supervising students

• Background in behavioural sciences

• Successful acquisition of funding

• Experience in collaborations with international scientists

• Knowledge in biophysics, machine learning, and/or statistics

• Experience with open-source software development and version control

• Familiarity with phylogenetic/evolutionary analysis tools

• Experience with Computer Vision

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine

Additional Information
Additional comments

Career Stage: Experienced Researcher (Post Doc)

Research Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Only the German version of the job advertisement is binding.

The English version is for information purpose only.

Website for additional job details

https://www.vetmeduni.ac.at/fileadmin/v/z/mitteilungsblatt/stellen/2023_2024/20…
https://www.vetmeduni.ac.at/fileadmin/v/z/mitteilungsblatt/stellen/2023_2024/20…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Konrad Lorenz Institute of Ethology, Department of Interdisciplinary Life Sciences, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna

Country

Austria

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Wien (Vienna)

Website

http://www.vetmeduni.ac.at

Street

Veterinaerplatz 1

Postal Code

1210

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED