Postdoctoral Researcher | Postdoctoral Researcher (all genders welcome)

Job Summary

This role involves conducting advanced research within the Fichtel-team at the German Primate Center, focusing on the evolutionary links between cognition, behavioral strategies, and fitness in wild lemurs. Based at the Kirindy Forest field site in Madagascar, the successful candidate will perform observational and experimental studies to determine how cognitive performance influences survival and reproductive success. Key responsibilities include tracking animal movements, analyzing spatial data, and managing research projects independently. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a highly interdisciplinary and international environment, collaborating with experts in psychology, neurobiology, and behavioral biology. The role is initially for two years with a potential three-year extension, providing significant room for intellectual independence and the chance to supervise graduate students in a world-class research network.