PhD or Postdoc Position in Behavioral Neurobiology

Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence

Posted: 10 July 2026 - Seewiesen, Germany

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Join the Neural Mechanisms of Natural Behavior Research Group at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence to explore the neural mechanisms of avian biosonar behavior. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on an HFSP-funded project that investigates how birds process sensory information during echolocation. Candidates for the PhD position should have a MSc in relevant fields, while postdoc candidates must hold a PhD and have expertise in in-vivo electrophysiology. The role includes field research in Colombia and offers a supportive international research environment with excellent training opportunities.

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