Reposted by Measuring BehaviorScott Juntti @scottjuntti.bsky.social · 27/09/2026When a fish sees the world move, it immediately swims with it. This is the optomotor response: a visual reflex found across animals that helps us maintain our position and orientation as our surroundings appear to drift. 🐟👀 14817
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorTim Verstynen @tdverstynen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Looking for a postdoc in comp neuro and human brain imaging? Interested in foraging? Join our international collaboration with Jon Rubin, @jyotikab.bsky.social, & @davidrobbe.bsky.social be.bsky.social to study the neural basis of foraging behavior! cmu.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/CMU/job/Pitt...cmu.wd115.myworkdayjobs.comPostdoctoral Research Associate – Cognitive Axon Lab – Dietrich CollegeThe Cognitive Axon Lab, in the Department of Psychology and Carnegie Mellon Neuroscience Institute, seeks applications for a multi-year Postdoctoral Research Associate at Carnegie Mellon University. T... 02118
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorRoyal Society Publishing @royalsocietypublishing.org · 29/09/2026Mountain chickadees rely on spatial memory to forage in unpredictable environments and on song to defend their territories. Watch #ProcB author Sofia Haley talk about research that suggests overall song output may be an indicator of cognitive ability: cassyni.com/events/Mw4c4... #ecology 0107
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorRLDM @rldmparis2027.bsky.social · 29/09/2026📣 Save the date! RLDM 2027, the Multi-disciplinary Conference on Reinforcement Learning and Decision Making, is coming to Paris, July 6-9, 2027 🎉 Stay tuned for submission deadlines and more updates on our website rldm.org 👀 06835
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorTim Lee @leetim.bsky.social · 29/09/2026My institute is hiring a group leader in Neuroethology! Bonn is a wonderful place to do neuroscience. Check it out! jobs.b-ite.com/jobposting/4...jobs.b-ite.comMax Planck Research Group Leader (W2) in Neuroethology (m/f/div)limited contract 11019
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorIyad Rahwan | إياد رهوان @iyadrahwan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Please share widely, especially to researchers in disaster and war zones. Proud to launch the 2nd round of the Max Planck mentoring program for researchers (including students) at risk due to natural disaster or war. Deadline 18 October. www.maxminds.mpg.de/3630/applymaxminds.mpg.deHow to Apply 0920
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorFederation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 15/09/2026🧠 Applications for the Brain Awareness Week grants are now open! 🌟 This is an amazing opportunity for you to plan and execute an outreach event, facilitating public engagement with neuroscience! 🗓️ Deadline: 15 October 2026 👉️ Read more and apply here: buff.ly/M3yuRb8 112
Measuring Behavior @measuringbehavior.bsky.social · 15/09/2026At the Measuring Behavior conference, we start each day with a keynote speech. We are happy to announce that our first keynote speaker has confirmed. Prof. Felix Wichmann will give a talk with the intriguing title “Estimating Internal Representations”. See www.measuringbehavior.org/keynote-spea...measuringbehavior.orgKeynote Speakers - Measuring BehaviorWe start each day with a plenary keynote session in which a distinguished speaker gives a talk which is of interest to all delegates with all their different research disciplines. The first keynote sp... 054
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorJaz @jazmin120124.bsky.social · 09/09/2026link.quorumtracking.com/f/a/zZBuo7fr...link.quorumtracking.comSUFS Petition to Congress - Stop the Hegseth Steal — STAND UP FOR SCIENCESign the SUFS Petition to demand Congress pass emergency legislation to stop Hegseth from stealing NIH research budgets to build bombs instead. 0106
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorSahib Khalsa @skhalsa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Postdoc job alert! I’m looking for someone with a PhD in neuroscience/psychology, psychiatry, computational modeling or a related field to join my NIH-funded team at UCLA studying the neural & computational mechanisms of #interoception in anorexia nervosa 1/2 34242
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorMichael Reichert @reichertfroglab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026I'm recruiting new grad students for fall 2027, looking for students motivated by animal behavior and animal communication. Our main study system is acoustic communication in treefrogs. More details here, please spread the word: reichertlab.com/2026/09/07/r...reichertlab.comRecruiting grad students for fall 2027The Reichert Lab in the Department of Biology at Oklahoma State University is recruiting 1-2 graduate students (MS or PhD) for Fall 2027. Our lab does integrative research in animal communication a… 02832
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorAustralasian Cognitive Neuroscience Society @acnsau.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Reminder: #NeuroAlliance2026 🧠 Early bird registration Don’t miss this opportunity to join us in Sydney to present at this landmark ANS, ACNS & BPA joint meeting. Early bird registration closes in two weeks time on the 26th of September. Get in now to save money and secure your spot! 013
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorSusana Monsó @susanamonso.com · 07/09/2026Interested in doing a PhD in philosophy of animal minds in lovely Murcia? We have just published a call for expressions of interest to do a PhD as part of our research project on ecological validity in comparative cognitive science. Please consider applying if this is up your street!ecologicalvalidity.wordpress.comCall for expressions of interest: PhD positionThe Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation is about to publish a call for pre-doctoral scholarships (FPI) adhered to scientific projects that have been approved for funding in 2026. We invite … 37765
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorSerge Belongie @serge.belongie.com · 08/09/2026ECCV 2026 @eccv.bsky.social is in full swing! 🇸🇪 First stop: Visual Persuasion workshop sites.google.com/view/eccv-20... 0154
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorDementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Postdoctoral Research Associate role at Cambridge studying STING driven inflammation as a potential therapeutic target for Parkinson’s disease. Closing date: 27th September www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/postdoc-...dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.ukPostdoc Research Associate: Stimulator of Interferon GenesCambridge seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study STING driven inflammation as a therapeutic target for Parkinson’s disease. 011
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorAnimal Behaviour Live @animalbehaviour.live · 08/09/2026🎉 That’s a wrap on abstract submissions for #ABL2026! We’re thrilled to announce that we received 65 abstracts! 🐝🦎🐟🐒A huge thanks to everyone who shared their work with us. Your research will help bring our theme, “Studying Animal Behaviour in a Changing World,” to life! 🌍 ✨ Stay tuned for updates! 0114
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorJosie Glausiusz @josiegz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Wow. Based on underwater footage and firsthand observations, scientists conclude orca whales, which have been ramming boats off the coasts of Portugal and Spain, aren’t trying to harm humans. Instead, they probably just want to play. www.science.org/content/arti...science.orgAre these killer whales out for revenge on humans—or just trying to play?Iberian orcas have been ramming boats off the coast of Portugal and Spain. But what looks like vengeance may have a more benign explanation 32011
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorJason Shepherd @jasonsynaptic.bsky.social · 28/08/2026My department is hiring! Come join a vibrant and thriving neuroscience group. New faculty are exceptionally well supported and we offer a very collaborative/collegial environment. employment.utah.edu/salt-lake-ci...employment.utah.eduFounded in 1850, The University of Utah is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah, and offers over 100 undergraduate and more than 90 graduate degree programs to over 30,000 students. University of Utah Jobs 14440
Measuring Behavior @measuringbehavior.bsky.social · 02/09/2026A reminder that the Call for Proposals for symposia and workshops for Measuring Behavior 2027 #MB2027 is open until 9th October (just over a month to go!) and the Call for Papers (oral and posters) until 6th November. www.measuringbehavior.org/timetable/measuringbehavior.orgTimetable - Measuring Behavior9 October 2026 — Deadline for symposia and workshop proposals 6 November 2026 — Deadline for paper submissions December 2026 — Deadline for reviews January 2027 — Decision about submissions 4 February... 012
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorAndrew Spink @andrewspink.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Landschaftspark (#landscape park) Duisberg-Nord is an incredible place, mixing industrial heritage with #rewilding. Here is an account of my #cycling trip there: findpenguins.com/andrewspink/.... #gravel #gravelbiking #bikeskyfindpenguins.comLandschaftspark Duisburg-Nord | FindPenguinsA cycle ride to the incredible Landschaftspark in Duisberg, then home by train. 011
Measuring Behavior @measuringbehavior.bsky.social · 25/08/2026We have an excellent location for the next Measuring Behavior conference. Düsseldorf is at the heart of a thriving research community and is a modern city with a historic centre. The Clayton Hotel has nice meeting rooms and is close to the main station. See www.measuringbehavior.org/venue-2/.measuringbehavior.orgVenue - Measuring BehaviorAbout Düsseldorf Düsseldorf is a thriving city in the heart of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The strong industrial tradition of the area translates to a high density of universities, res... 043
Measuring Behavior @measuringbehavior.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Submission is open for Measuring Behavior 2027! You can read our Call for Papers on the website: www.measuringbehavior.org/call-for-pap.... Deadline 6th November 2026.measuringbehavior.orgCall for Papers - Measuring BehaviorWe welcome submissions for presentations on subjects related to methods, tools and new techniques for measuring animal and human behavior. Formats Measuring Behavior 2027 offers a variety of formats ... 026
Measuring Behavior @measuringbehavior.bsky.social · 04/08/2026The symposia and workshop proposals for Measuring Behavior 2027 are starting to come in! Perhaps you would also like to organise a session at the conference? www.measuringbehavior.org/call-for-sym...measuringbehavior.orgCall for Symposia MB2027 - Measuring BehaviorThe Scientific Program Committee invites you to submit Symposia & Workshops proposals for Measuring Behavior 2027. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please send an outline of maximum 1 p... 011
Measuring Behavior @measuringbehavior.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Antonella Pomè has joined the organising committee for Measuring Behavior 2027 as chair of the human behaviour research track. Dr Pomè works at the Department of Perceptual Psychology, Heinrich Heine University and uses a variety of SotA techniques, including VR, eye data and multimodal physiology. 011
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorSarah MacQuarrie @smqpsych.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Signed A terrible proposition and baseless argument 031
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorMark Haselgrove @markhaselgrove.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Assistant Professor (lecturer in old money) job! jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... Full time, permanent positions available in the School of Psychology at the University of Nottingham. Deadline Tuesday 18 August 2026 Please share!jobs.nottingham.ac.ukJob Vacancy at the University of Nottingham: Assistant ProfessorWe’re looking to appoint an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology who can demonstrate an emerging international research profile which complements and expands upon our existing research stre... 079
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorEuropean Commission @ec.europa.eu · 21/07/2026Western Europe had its hottest June on record.🔥 Intense heatwaves broke temperature records, with peaks up to 9°C above average in France and Germany, according to Copernicus data. Only Cyprus and Malta had normal temperatures. Climate change is here and we are feeling its effects 48695354
Measuring Behavior @measuringbehavior.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Vacancy for an Industrial PhD position, at Noldus and the Dept of Information and Computing Sciences of Utrecht University. It is about developing new methods to semi-automatically detect and analyse behaviours in videos of human interactions, using AI methods: noldus.recruitee.com/o/phd-candid...noldus.recruitee.comNoldus - PhD Candidate-AI for Automated Human Behavior AnnotationAre you passionate about state-of-the-art machine learning technologies and their potential to deepen our understanding of human social behavior? At Noldus Information Technology B.V. in Wageningen, T 021
Measuring Behavior @measuringbehavior.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Measuring Behaviour 2027 will take place in the Clayton Hotel in Düsseldorf. That is a great venue, with excellent facilities and within walking distance of the main station. www.measuringbehavior.org/venue-2/ 000
Measuring Behavior @measuringbehavior.bsky.social · 29/06/2026We have published the Call for Symposia and Workshops. See here: www.measuringbehavior.org/wp-content/u.... If you think that you might like to organise a symposium, workshop, or innovative program element, please send us a proposal. The call for papers will be published later. 000
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorMike Yassa @mikeyassa.bsky.social · 02/06/2026I am recruiting an exceptional postdoc to join my lab at UC Irvine. Must be a productive researcher with experience in functional neuroimaging, network neuroscience, AI/ML, who is interested in aging, neuropsychiatric or neurodegenerative illness. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...linkedin.comUC Irvine hiring Postdoctoral Researcher in Irvine, CA | LinkedInPosted 12:31:04 AM. Postdoctoral Fellow – Neuroimaging, Network Neuroscience & AI/ML in Cognitive DisordersYassa Lab |…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn. 12722
Measuring Behavior @measuringbehavior.bsky.social · 04/06/2026We are very pleased to announce that the 14th Measuring Behavior conference will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany from 28 to 30 April 2027. We will publish a Call for Papers later this year, but in the meantime you can read more about the conference on the website, measuringbehavior.org. 020
Measuring Behavior @measuringbehavior.bsky.social · 22/04/2026We hope to be able to announce the location for Measuring Behavior 2027 #MB2027 before long. Keep an eye on this channel! 010
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorJeremy Wilmer @showmydata.org · 13/03/2025NIH research grants produce an immediate (not distant future) economic return of 256%. Quote: “$36.94 billion in external grants to researchers … supported 407,782 jobs and $94.58 billion in **new** economic activity nationwide … a return on investment of $2.56 for every $1 in awards.” (I added **) 021
Measuring Behavior @measuringbehavior.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Welcome to Measuring Behavior's new Bluesky feed! We are currently working on finding a host for the next conference, and once we have news about that, we will post that here, as well as our website (measuringbehavior.org) and LinkedIn group (www.linkedin.com/groups/91487/).measuringbehavior.orgMB Homepage - Measuring BehaviorMeasuring Behavior is the conference for new tools and methods for measuring the behavior of animals and humans. May 2024, Aberdeen, Scotland. 010
Reposted by Measuring BehaviorSherry Pagoto, PhD @drsherrypagoto.bsky.social · 12/03/2025New report shows that NIH grants fueled $95 billion in economic activity and 407,782 jobs in 2024. That's not to mention the countless lives that biomedical research has saved. Show me a better investment than that. www.forbes.com/sites/michae...forbes.comNIH Grants Fueled $95 Billion In FY 2024 Economic Activity, Finds New ReportNational Institutes of Health grants generated almost $95 billion in economic activity nationwide in FY 2024 according to a new report by United for Medical Research. 2320231138