| General Area of Research |
- Comparative cognition, animal behavior and communication
- Marine mammal cognition and communication
- Vocal learning
- Evolution of intelligence
- Bioacoustics
- Animal enrichment and animal welfare in zoos and aquariums
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Description of Current Research |
Investigation of cognitive abilities in marine mammals (e.g., mirror
self-recognition, symbolic behavior)
Vocal repertoires in marine mammals with comparison to other species
Questions of animal culture
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| Student Opportunitiess |
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Essential and Desirable Background Knowledge and Skills |
Essential: Focus and commitment to behavioral and cognitive research
Desirable: Basic computer and statistical skills, background in
behavior and experimental or developmental psychology
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Expected Responsibilities |
Assisting in data collection, set-up of experiments, data analysis. Time
commitment: Minimum of one full day per week, some flexibility.
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Expected Benefits |
Develop skills in research methodology, bioacoustic analyses, behavior
and cognitive research, applied animal behavior in zoological settings.
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