How does individual experience impact cognitive development in a wild bird?

Eligibility Criteria

We are seeking a highly motivated person with an excellent academic record, a good understanding of behavioural ecology and/or animal cognition and an interest in contributing to cutting-edge research on spatial memory in the wild. The ideal candidate will have the following: * Honours or Masters degree with an excellent GPA. * Background in behavioural ecology, comparative cognition, or a closely related field * Strong statistical and analytical skills (preferably in R or similar) * Excellent attention to detail and a love for closely observing behaviour (and birds!) * Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, preferably with a track record in presenting research to academic audiences (e.g. journal articles, conference presentations) * An enthusiasm for working outdoors, preferably with experience in bird population monitoring or other fieldwork with animal populations.