Studying how animals learn, use information strategically, and evaluate their options
Animal Cognition & Ecology lab
We are moving to Berlin!
As of September 2025, the lab is moving to the Free University of Berlin. We have some positions left to fill:
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One post-doc (2 years)
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Two technical assistants (permanent positions!)
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...potentially other scientific staff!
Animals must constantly make economic decisions to survive. Understanding the preference for one option over another is key to decision making. We are building on insights from the study of behavioural economics and cognitive psychology in order to understand how animals evaluate options, and thus make decisions, both alone and collectively.
Our research focuses mostly on invertebrates, especially ants and bees, as they offer a fast and flexible platform for testing decision making.
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This website is a bit out of date and will eventually be replaced by a new one, once the Berlin move is finalised.
Thanks to Alex Wild for allowing us to use his image for our logo. For great insect images, visit alexanderwild.com