Researcher in ecology and ecoinformatics with high-performance computing experience (ref 227135)

For the HORIZON-INFRA-2021-TECH-01 project "Biodiversity Digital Twin for Advanced Modeling, Simulation, and Prediction Capabilities" (BioDT) the University of Oslo is looking for a researcher with expertise in ecology, ecoinformatics, and biodiversity informatics. The BioDT project is a 36-month (2022-2025) pan-European research infrastructure project coordinated by the CSC IT Center for Science (Espoo, Finland) and includes 22 project partners from across 12 countries. GBIF, represented by the GBIF Secretariat and GBIF Norway at UiO, lead work package 4 on data content streams.

The BioDT includes 8 scientific use cases designed to act as tools to calibrate and ensure that the digital twin simulation model is fit for providing a relevant research environment. Use cases 1 on biodiversity dynamics and 2 on ecosystem services are designed to validate that the BioDT can answer scientific questions related to species' responses to environmental change. Use cases 3 on crop wild relatives and genetic resources for food security and 4 on DNA detected biodiversity in poorly known habitats including soil are designed to validate BioDT fitness for scientific research on genetically detected biodiversity. This position will lead the delivery of use case 3 research and contribute to the other use cases. Use cases 5 on invasive species and 6 on endangered species will validate BioDT fitness for research on dynamics of species of special or policy concern. Use cases 7 on disease outbreaks and 8 on pollinators validates the BioDT for research questions on the influence of species interactions on planetary well-being.

For more information and how to apply: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/227135/researcher-in-ecology-and-ecoinformatics-with-high-performance-computing-experience