17.913, Support: Phonetics & Phonology: PhD Student, Leiden U

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Subject: 17.913, Support: Phonetics & Phonology: PhD Student, Leiden U

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Date: 24-Mar-2006
From: Carel ten Cate < tencate at rulsfb.leidenuniv.nl >
Subject: Birdsong; Phonetics & Phonology: PhD Student, Leiden University, Netherlands 

	
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Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 07:43:31
From: Carel ten Cate < tencate at rulsfb.leidenuniv.nl >
Subject: Birdsong; Phonetics & Phonology: PhD Student, Leiden University, Netherlands 
 

Institution/Organization: Leiden University 
Department: Institute of Biology 
Level: PhD 
Specialty Areas: Birdsong; Phonetics; Phonology 


Description:

Human speech and bird vocalization share several striking similarities which are
such that learned birdsong is considered to be the closest animal analogue to
language. Both linguists and biologists have suggested that results from one
field could yield hypotheses, or even answers to questions, for the other. The
following two projects, for which we seek candidates, also aim to contribute to
this rapidly growing field of comparative research. 

1 - Bird song structure and language syntax: a comparative interdisciplinary
approach.
One key feature distinguishing human language from other animal vocal
communication systems concerns the presence of a rule based syntax underlying
linguistic utterances. But are humans really unique in their abilities to detect
and use syntactical rules, or do they share some of these properties with other
species? This project will analyze the syntactical abilities of a songbird, the
zebra finch. It will focus on two questions: 1) Are zebra finches capable of
detecting and distinguishing between different types of (experimentally
constructed) grammars? 2) What are the species specific grammar rules which
guide zebra finch song production and development? The project involves a
bioacoustic analysis of song structure in zebra finches, experiments to analyze
syntactical capabilities (e.g. habituation/dishabituation tasks, operant tasks
involving discrimination learning, etc.) and developmental studies on the role
of experience in structuring song syntax.

2 - Bird Speech? On the production and perception of formants in bird vocalisations.
An important feature of language are formants, which result from acoustic
resonances of the vocal tract, the characteristics of which are rapidly
modulated using articulators such as the tongue, lips, and soft palate. Studies
of birdsong have hardly addressed the role of formants, although several
findings indicate their presence. The proposed project aims to provide a
comprehensive analysis of formant mechanisms in birds. It will address the
following questions: 1) To what extent do vocal tract resonances cause formant
patterns in natural bird vocalizations, and how do vocal tract articulators
modulate such patterns? 2) What are the perceptual sensitivities of birds to
formant patterns in natural bird vocalizations? 3) Are formant patterns in
natural bird vocalizations affected by vocal production learning? The project
involves morphological, physiological and bioacoustical analyses and experiments
on the vocalization systems of zebra finches and budgerigars, together with
experiments on the perception of formant variants.

The projects are based in the research group Behavioural Biology. This is an
active, internationally oriented research group with a strong focus on (vocal)
communication in animals. 

Requirements: MSc degree in Biology, Linguistics (phonetics/phonology) or other
relevant discipline; a strong interest in experimental and interdisciplinary
studies.

Appointment: The appointment is for a period of 4 years and is expected to lead
to completion of a dissertation. The gross monthly salary is €1.877 in the first
year and increases progressively each year to €2.407 in the fourth year. Salary
and fringe benefits conform to the Collective Employment Agreement for Dutch
Universities. 

Applications: Written applications (mentioning BehavBiol-PhD-1 and/or -2),
including a CV with marks obtained and the names, telephone numbers and email
addresses of at least two referees (who have agreed to be contacted) should be
submitted to: Leiden University, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences,
attn. Mr S. Brandsma, Human Resource Department, P.O. Box 9502, 2300 RA Leiden,
the Netherlands, or by email: s.brandsma at science.leidenuniv.nl. 


Web Address for Applications: s.brandsma at science.leidenuniv.nl 

Mailing Address for Applications:

	Attn: Mr S. Brandsma 
	Faculty of Math & Nat Sciences, Human Resource department 
	PO Box 9516 
	Leiden 2300 RA 
	Netherlands 

	Applications are due by: 30-Apr-2006 

Contact Information: 

	Prof Dr Carel ten Cate 
	tencate at rulsfb.leidenuniv.nl 
	Phone:+31-71-5275040





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