Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi
BSc, MSc, PhD
RESUME
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Summary
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Ph.D. candidate in Biology from the University of Auckland (New Zealand). ​
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Master of Science - Biology - Animal Ecology from Lund University (Sweden).
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Experience in avian cognition, behaviour and vision.
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More than fifteen years of teaching experience in several areas.
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Experience with handling, banding and husbandry of wild and captive birds.
Education
Ph.D. candidate. University of Auckland - New Zealand​
2019 - present
Thesis: The importance of sleep for avian vocal performance.
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Master in Biology - Animal Ecology. Lund University - Sweden
​2016 - 2018
Thesis: Mirror-mediated spatial location in great tits (Parus major).
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Bachelor in Biological Sciences. Universidade de Caxias do Sul - Brazil
​2011 - 2016
Thesis: Behavioral analysis of Southern Lapwing, Vanellus chilensis, with human presence.
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Exchange - General Biology. Thompson Rivers University - Canada
2012 - 2013
Exchange Program through the Brazilian government scholarship Science Without Borders
Publications
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Research Experience
See Projects for more details.
University of Auckland - May/2019 - present
Ph.D. project
Project: The effects of sleep on avian vocal performance.
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University of Auckland - Mar/2019 - March/2020
Ph.D. project
Project: Visual and auditory ornaments in New Zealand Fantails (Rhipidura fuliginosa)
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Lund University - Jun/2018 - Aug/2018
Internship
Project: Detection of moving targets in budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus)
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Lund University - Aug/2017 – Jun/2018
Master Thesis
Projects: Mirror-mediated spatial location in great tits (Parus major)
Lund University - Nov/2016 – Jul/2017
Internship
Projects: Problem solving in urban and rural great tits (Parus major)
Self-control with experienced great tits (Parus major)
Universidade de Caxias do Sul - May/2015 – Apr/2016
Bachelor’s Thesis
Project: Behavioral analysis of Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis) with human presence
Thompson Rivers University - May/2013 – Aug/2013
Field Technician
Project: Associations of parental care and quality on offspring plumage coloration in mountain bluebirds (Sialia currucoides)
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Universidade de Caxias do Sul - Mar/2011 – Aug/2012
Laboratory Internship
Project: Cellulase, xylanase and pectinase production from Penicillium echinulatum, Aspergillus oyzae and Trichoderma reesei fungi in solid and liquid cultivation
Teaching Experience
See Teaching for more details.
Ecology and Evolution: The Continuum of Life - BIOSCI 109
Teaching Assistant - 2023
The University of Auckland, New Zealand
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Quantitative Biology - BIOSCI 220
Teaching Assistant - 2023
The University of Auckland, New Zealand
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Tools to make engaging research posters
Online Workshop - Youtube Link - 2021
Australasian Society of the Study of Animal Behaviour
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Biology of Terrestrial Animals - BIOSCI 338
Teaching Assistant - 2021 - 2023
The University of Auckland, New Zealand
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Animal Behaviour - BIOSCI 337
Teaching Assistant - 2019 - 2021
The University of Auckland, New Zealand​
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Animal Form and Function - BIOSCI 207
Teaching Assistant - 2019, 2021
The University of Auckland, New Zealand​
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Skype a Scientist Program - Mar/2019 - December/2019
English Teacher - ESL - Sep/2018 - Feb/2019
Talkers Idiomas, Brazil
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Animal Behaviour
Demonstrator - Apr/2018
Lund University, Sweden
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English Teacher - ESL - Aug/2015 – Jul/2016
SKILL Idiomas, Brazil
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English Teacher - ESL - Sep/2013 – Jul/2014
Instituto de Idiomas Yázigi, Brazil
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Computer to Older Adults Teacher - Sep/2013 - Dec/2013
Community Volunteering, Brazil
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Community Teacher - Mar/2007 - Jul/2012
Community Volunteering, Brazil
Professional Service
Conference Liaison
11/2022 – Present
Australasian Society of the Study of Animal Behaviour - ASSAB
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Workshop coordinator
04/2021 – 11/2022
Australasian Society of the Study of Animal Behaviour - ASSAB
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Australasian Society of the Study of Animal Behaviour - ASSAB
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Blood coordinator - 06/2019 – 08/2022
School of Biological Sciences - UoA
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Manuscript reviewing
Behavioral Ecology - 2022
Evolutionary Ecology - 2020
Behavioural Processes - 2019
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Outreach officer and board member
2017 - 2018
Projekt6 (NGO)
Scholarships, Grants and Prizes
ISBE Travel Award (2022)
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AOC 2022 Student Grant (2022)
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Highly Commended Student Poster NZES Conference (2021)
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Best poster - SBS Showcase (2021)
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CBB publication stipend (2021)
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ASSAB Student Research Grant (2020)
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3rd place - FoS PG Research Showcase (2019)
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University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship (UoADS) (2019 - 2022)
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Science without Borders Scholarship (2012 - 2013)
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Research Funding - PIBIT/CNPq
(2011 - 2012)
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Research Funding - UCS (2011)
Courses and Training
Bioacoustics Analysis in R (2021) - Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS)
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Wild Bird Rescue and Rehabilitation (2021) - Learn Bird Care and New Zealand Bird Rescue
Strategic communication for environmental causes (2021) - Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS)
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Outdoor First Aid (2022) - First Training
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Mental Health First Aid (2022) - St. John
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Relevant Certifications
Banding Level 1 - New Zealand (2019)
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Bird Handling - Sweden (2016)
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Animal Handling - Canada (2013)
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Laboratory Animal Handling - Brazil (2012)
Professional Societies
Australasian Society of the Study of Animal Behaviour
Outreach officer (07/2019 - present)
Member (04/2019 - present)
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Member (04/2019 - present)
International Society for Behavioural Ecology
Member (02/2020 - present)
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Languages
Portuguese (Native)
English (Proficient)
Spanish (Basic)
Italian (Basic)
Event Presentations
ASSAB Conference 2022 (Talk + Organization) - 2022
Virtual Meeting
Title: Effects of sleep on vocal communication of common mynas
Authors: Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Margaret Stanley, Kristal E. Cain.
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International Society for Behavioral Ecology Congress 2022 (Talk) - 2022
Stockholm - Sweden
Title: Importance of sleep on vocal communication of common mynas and Australian magpies
Authors: Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Margaret Stanley, Kristal E. Cain.
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Australasian Ornithological Society Conference (Talk) - 2022
Virtual Meeting
Title: Effects of manipulated corticosterone on vocal performance of common mynas
Authors: Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Rebecca MacQueen, Margaret Stanley, Kristal E. Cain
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New Zealand Ecological Society Conference (Poster) - 2021
Virtual Meeting
Title: Effects of stress on the singing performance of common mynas
Authors: Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Rebecca MacQueen, Margaret Stanley, Kristal E. Cain
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School of Biological Sciences Showcase - UoA (Poster) - 2021
Virtual Meeting
Title: Effects of stress on the singing performance of common mynas
Authors: Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Rebecca MacQueen, Margaret Stanley, Kristal E. Cain
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ASSAB Conference 2020 (Talk + Organization) - 2020
Virtual Meeting
Title: Effects of sleep on avian vocal communication
Authors: Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Robin D. Johnsson, Farley Connelly, John A. Lesku and Kristal E. Cain.
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25th Congress of the European Sleep Research Society (Poster) - 2020
Virtual Meeting
Title: Effects of sleep deprivation on birdsong performance in adult Australian magpies
Authors: Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Robin D. Johnsson, Farley Connelly, John A. Lesku and Kristal E. Cain.
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57th Annual Conference of the Animal Behavior Society (Talk) - 2020
Virtual Meeting
Title: Effects of sleep on avian vocal communication
Authors: Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Robin D. Johnsson, Farley Connelly, John A. Lesku and Kristal E. Cain.
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Exposure Postgraduate Research Exposition (Poster) - 2019
Auckland, New Zealand
Title: Are sleepy magpies worse singers?
Authors: Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Robin D. Johnsson, Farley Connelly, John A. Lesku and Kristal E. Cain.
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Faculty of Science 2019 Postgraduate Poster Competition (Poster) - 2019
Auckland, New Zealand
Title: Are sleepy magpies worse singers?
Authors: Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Robin D. Johnsson, Farley Connelly, John A. Lesku and Kristal E. Cain.
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ASSAB Conference 2019 (Poster) - 2019
Waiheke, New Zealand
Title: Can great tits use mirrors?
Authors: Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Anders Brodin, Alice Exnerova.
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Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour Meeting (Talk) - 2019
Auckland, New Zealand
Title: Problem solving in urban and rural great tits.
Authors: Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Anders Brodin, Ineta Kacergyte, Utku Urhan
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35th International Ethological Conference (Poster) - 2017
Estoril, Portugal
Title: Problem solving in urban and rural great tits.
Authors: Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Anders Brodin, Ineta Kacergyte, Utku Urhan
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Biologists in Lund Annual Meeting (Poster) - 2017
Lund, Sweden
Title: Problem solving in urban and rural great tits.
Authors: Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Anders Brodin, Ineta Kacergyte, Utku Urhan
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Swedish OIKOS Meeting (Symposia) - 2017
Lund, Sweden
Title: Problem solving in urban and rural great tits.
Authors: Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Anders Brodin, Ineta Kacergyte, Utku Urhan
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XX Meeting of Young Researchers UCS (Poster) - 2012
Caxias do Sul, Brazil
Title: Produção de celulases e xilanases por culturas mistas em cultivo em estado solido
Authors: Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Roselei C. Fontana, Aldo José Pinheiro Dillon, Marli Camassola.
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XIX Meeting of Young Researchers UCS (Poster) - 2011
Caxias do Sul, Brazil
Title: Produção de celulases e xilanases por penicillium echinulatum, trichoderma reesei e aspergillus oryzae em culturas isoladas e mistas
Authors: Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Roselei C. Fontana, Marli Camassola, Aldo José Pinheiro Dillon.
Volunteering
Board Member and Head of Project and Internal Engagement at NGO Projekt6 - 2018
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Outreach Officer at NGO Projekt6 - 2017
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Organization Volunteer for Swedish OIKOS Meeting - 2017
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Vice-Secretary of Biology Student Union (UCS) - 2015
Computer to Older Adults Teacher - 2013
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Community School Teacher - 2007 - 2012
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Organization Volunteer for Simpósio Nacional de Bioprocessos - 2011