3 Postdoctoral Fellowships, University of Rostock, Germany (2019)

The working group of Fritz Lehmann at the University of Rostock focuses on an integrative approach to investigate the neuronal, biomechanical, and aerodynamical bases of insect flight behaviors. We use genetic and neuronal tools, behavioral essays, robotics devices and several imaging methods to dissect the flight cascade in Drosophila ranging from sensory input to flow control by wing flapping.

The group seeks 3 postdoctoral fellows with strong interests in either Neuroscience, Biomechanics, or Aerodynamics of flying insects. The three projects aim to understand the (1) Neurobiology of control of visual attention in flying fruit flies (PD 32019), the (2) Biology and Aerodynamics of flight in miniaturized insects (PD 12019), and (3) the Neurobiology and Aerodynamics of flight control in turbulent environments (PD 22019).

The successful candidate should have:
- A Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Biology, Engineering or related disciplines
- Strong interest in interdisciplinary research of animal locomotion
- Experiences in insect flight is desirable
- Excellent communication and team-working skills
- Enthusiasm and great commitment to research
- Good command of the English language

We offer:
- A 2-year post-doctoral fellow position (TVL-13 or University stipend)
- An exciting and excellent research environment
- Travel opportunities for training and meetings
- Training opportunities in Behavioral Physiology, Genetics, Fluid dynamics, and Robotics

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3 Postdoctoral Fellowships, University of Rostock, Germany (2019)