Thesis supervisor: Zoltán Németh
co-supervisor: Ádám Zoltán Lendvai
Location of studies (in Hungarian): DE Life Science Building 1/1.201 Abbreviation of location of studies: ÉTÉ
Description of the research topic:
The PhD project will focus on physiological trade-offs and regulation of life history transitions in relation to migratory behavior and breeding in birds. This project combines a variety of approaches from molecular biology to evolutionary biology, and provides opportunities to conduct exciting experiments to understand how birds prepare for and match their phenotype to the long and risky migrations they perform twice a year.
The candidate should have a good command of English (written and verbal). A condition of the application is a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in biology, zoology, veterinary sciences or similar subject. The ideal candidate is willing to work independently and for long hours in the field and has experience with handling birds and/or laboratory techniques.
References:
Ramenofsky M., A. W. Campion, J. H. Perez, J. S. Krause, & Z. Németh (2017): Behavioral and physiological traits of migrant and resident White-crowned Sparrows: a common garden approach. Journal of Experimental Biology 220: 1330-1340.
Németh, Z., Y. Luo, J.C. Owen & F. R. Moore (2017): Seasonal variation in CREB expression in the hippocampal formation of first-year migratory songbirds: Implications for the role of memory during migration. The Auk: Ornithological Advances, 134 (1):146-152.
Ramenofsky, M. & Z. Németh (2014): Regulatory mechanisms for the development of the migratory phenotype: Roles for photoperiod and the gonad. Hormones and Behavior, 66(1): 148-158.
Supervisors: dr. Zoltán Németh and dr. Ádám Lendvai (Dept. of Evolutionary Zoology and Human Biology, Univ. of Debrecen)
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