Postdoctoral position in the synthesis of big ecological data

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The postdoctoral researcher will work with the largest, systematically collected global biodiversity data set generated by audio recorders (birds, bats), camera traps (mammals, birds) and molecular methods (arthropods, fungi) to date. Their task is in reconstructing global patterns in community structure and global processes in community assembly. The postdoctoral researcher will gain academic support from the research team of Tomas Roslin (https://www.slu.se/en/ew-cv/tomas-roslin/ ). The research will be conducted in collaboration with a large international network centered on the international LIFEPLAN project (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/projects/lifeplan ). In this setting, the researcher will analyze data with the support and substantial input of the team of Otso Ovaskainen (https://www.jyu.fi/en/people/otso-ovaskainen ). As their primary task, they will write and publish scientific papers in collaboration with the extended research team. The postdoc will also assist in the supervision of PhD students, and communicate with international research partners.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate pursuing an academic career in ecology with a solid interest in community ecology, including trait-based and functional approaches. A PhD in ecology, biology, bioinformatics or equivalent is required. The candidate should have a solid background in community ecology and exceptional writing skills. Skills in bioinformatics and/or relevant statistical techniques are considered strong merits. The candidate is expected to be capable and willing to take initiative and work independently as well as in a team. Excellent communication skills in English are required. As postdoctoral appointments are career-developing positions for junior researchers, we are primarily looking for candidates with a doctoral degree from the last three years. We put strong emphasis on personal character including good collaborative skills.

Uppsala, Sweden.

Temporary employment 24 months, with the possibility of extension.

100%.

April 1, 2024, or as agreed. 

Please submit your application before deadline January 19, 2024. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.

Applications should be written in English and contain (i) a statement of academic interests and motivation for applying to this position (max 8000 characters including spaces), (ii) Curriculum Vitae including a complete publication list separated into peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed publications and (iii) contact information to two reference persons.

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