Postdoctoral Researcher in Sensory Ecology of Worm Towers

The Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to investigate the sensory ecology of worm towers in Caenorhabditis nematodes. The project aims to understand how worms acquire, process, and respond to environmental and social information to achieve collective dispersal. Research will involve designing, executing, and analyzing experiments, primarily in the laboratory with potential field work in the Constance district. The Genes and Behavior research group, led by Dr. Serena Ding, studies collective behaviors in nematodes using genetic, behavioral, quantitative, and modeling techniques. Candidates should have a PhD in invertebrate neuroscience, animal behavior, or a related field, with strong communication skills in English and a willingness to work independently and collaboratively.