Dr. Julia Penndorf

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Julia Penndorf is a postdoctoral researcher at the Cognitive Cultural Ecology Lab at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behaviour, based in Radolfzell, Germany, where she previously completed her PhD. Her research focuses on cognitive and cultural aspects of animal behaviour, contributing to a deeper understanding of the interactions between cognitive processes and cultural transmission in animal societies. Penndorf's work employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating concepts from ecology, psychology, and anthropology to investigate how animals learn and adapt within their social environments. Her research outputs span several key studies conducted between 2018 and 2025, contributing significant insights into the field of animal behaviour and cognition.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2022-03-01 — Present

Max Planck Institute of Animal Behaviour • Radolfzell, Germany

Conducting research on cognitive and cultural aspects of animal behaviour.

PhD Candidate

2018-01-01 — 2022-02-28

Max Planck Institute of Animal Behaviour • Radolfzell, Germany

Investigated cognitive cultural ecology in animal societies.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
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