ODT - THESIS TOPIC: Péter Pongrácz: Cat-human interactions


	Login Forum Organisation officers member institutions resolutions (in Hung.) by-laws (in Hung.) regulations Doctoral program doctoral schools by institution by research field by number ceased working academic staff member by name by research topic archives thesis topic proposals by doctoral school by research field by research topic supervision of PhD students search students Theses defended by institution by research field by name by date by doctoral school Naturalized degrees by institution by research field by name by date Habilitation presentations by institution by branch of science by name Documents (all in Hung.) public documents news legal backgrounds guidelines Contacts contact details partners

Thesis topic proposal

Cat-human interactions - experimental investigation of the socio-cognitive capacity of domestic cats (Felis catus)

THESIS TOPIC PROPOSAL

Institute: Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest
biology
Doctoral School of Biology

Thesis supervisor: Péter Pongrácz
Location of studies (in Hungarian): Eötvös Loránd University, Department of Ethology
Abbreviation of location of studies: ELTE

Description of the research topic:

The domestic cat is one of the most numerous and popular companion animals. Cats are involved in a complex system of interactions with their owners that resembles to the dog-human interactions from many aspects. However, as domestic cats were originated from a rather solitary than social ancestor, their evolution from the aspect of domestication raises several intriguing questions. In the framework of this PhD scholarship we will investigate such socio-cognitive abilities in companion cats that have already been proven to be fundamental in case of dog-human interactions.

Required language skills: fluent English (at least B2)
Further requirements:
MSc degree in biology or a related topic; motivation and good skills in interacting with cat owners and companion cats, experience in the study of behaviour is an advantage

Number of students who can be accepted: 1

Deadline for application: 2018-05-31

2024. IV. 17.
ODT ülés
Az ODT következő ülésére 2024. június 14-én, pénteken 10.00 órakor kerül sor a Semmelweis Egyetem Szenátusi termében (Bp. Üllői út 26. I. emelet).