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12 de abril de 2025

Postdoc en evaluación ecológica de parques solares (2.700 €/mes, Aviñón, Francia)

Postdoc position in ecological evaluation and integration of European solar parks

Responsibilities:
Renewable energy infrastructure can damage ecosystems and contribute to biodiversity decline. However, through appropriate design and management, renewable energy sites may also enhance biodiversity and create win-win scenarios for both climate and biodiversity. Recent research has expanded the evidence base for Nature Positive outcomes of solar farms. However, the data are patchily distributed across Europe and scientific understanding remains limited. A better ecological understanding is needed including an evaluation of impacts on microclimate, biodiversity and ecosystem services. Moreover, there is an increasing need to connect ecological outcomes to policy and practice prompting a need for robust biodiversity indicators that provide the basis for finance-related reporting and underpin further potential developments in biodiversity credit markets.
The postdoc position is part of the ESEB project on “Impacts of European Solar Energy infrastructure on Biodiversity” integrating existing knowledge to enable Nature Positive management. The major objectives of the project to advance the state-of-the-art in solar biodiversity across both ecological and policy perspectives:

  1. Integration and analysis of solar biodiversity datasets across Europe

  2. Evaluation of the application of biodiversity-related financial reporting and biodiversity credit schemes to solar farms

  3. Development of a standardised biodiversity and ecosystem service monitoring protocol for solar farms

  4. Development of a framework for enhancing solar park biodiversity through evidence-informed decisions on location, design and management
    The successful candidate will in particular work on the integration and analysis of data sets from different project partners and countries. With her/his partners, she/he will further work on the synthesis and meta-analysis of data on the ecological impact of solar parks, their management and restoration approaches. He/She will contribute to the development of indicators for biodiversity reporting and credit schemes and straightforward monitoring protocols. The working place will be at Avignon University (IUT-Agroparc) but regular travel to the CESAB in Montpellier is necessary to collaborate with other postdocs and data science experts.
    CESAB is the Centre for Biodiversity Synthesis and Analysis, a flagship program of the French Foundation for Biodiversity Research (FRB) who is co-funding the project. It aims to carry out innovative work on the synthesis and analysis of existing biodiversity datasets. The project is further supported by the National Research Program on Transport and energy Infrastructure, Territories, Ecosystems and Landscapes (ITTECOP).

Requirements:
● PhD in ecology or a related field of research
● Excellent writing and communication skills, in particular in English
● French speaking or the willingness to learn French
● Experience in the analysis and management of large environmental data sets from different sources
● Experience in R, Python, or similar
● Strong expertise in ecology and biodiversity research
● Experience in collaboration with a range of non-academic partners would be an advantage
● Experience in project management is desirable
● Motivation to work in an international, multidisciplinary consortium

Location:
IMBE – Avignon University, IUT. Regular travel to CESAB in Montpellier required.
Address: 337, Chemin de Meinajaries, 84 - Vaucluse, Avignon, France (or DOM)

How to apply:
Applicants should send the following documents to the email addresses below:
– A cover letter specifying your interest in the post and how your skills match the profile (< 1 page)
– Your curriculum vitae (including contact details of 2 referees).

Contact details:
Alona Armstrong: a.armstrong@lancaster.ac.uk
Armin Bischoff: armin.bischoff@univ-avignon.fr
Sandra Dullau: sandra.dullau@hs-anhalt.de



11 de abril de 2025

¡Trabaja en el paraíso! Oportunidad para biólogos marinos en las Maldivas

 Oferta compartida por Cristina

Job Opening: Marine Biologist at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort 🏝️

About OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort
Nestled in the heart of the South Ari Atoll, OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort offers a perfect blend of luxury and nature. This 350-meter tropical paradise is surrounded by lush greenery, pristine beaches, and a vibrant house reef. A quick 25-minute seaplane ride from Malé, the resort is renowned for world-class hospitality, overwater villas, and breathtaking experiences like snorkeling with manta rays.

Our commitment to sustainability and marine conservation ensures guests not only enjoy paradise but also learn about preserving the fragile ecosystem.


Job Opening: Marine Biologist

We are looking for a passionate Marine Biologist to join our team. This role is perfect for someone eager to contribute to marine conservation while engaging with guests and leading impactful environmental projects.

Key Responsibilities

As a Marine Biologist, your role will involve:

  • Educational Programs: Conducting marine and island-life biology programs for guests and staff, enhancing awareness of the unique ecosystem of the Maldives.

  • Snorkeling & Diving: Leading snorkeling and diving excursions while educating guests about marine life and ecosystems.

  • Research: Monitoring coral reefs, marine biodiversity, and environmental changes in collaboration with conservation groups.

  • Conservation Projects: Organizing and implementing coral restoration and marine life protection initiatives.

  • Sustainability Support: Offering consultancy on sustainability, assisting with eco-certifications, and ensuring the resort’s EarthCheck compliance.

  • Educational Materials: Designing posters, presentations, and materials to raise awareness on marine conservation.

  • Collaboration: Working with resort teams to incorporate sustainability into operations and participating in outreach programs with local communities.


Qualifications & Requirements

To excel in this role, you must have:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Biology (preferably with a focus on marine biology, zoology, or ecology).

  • At least 2 years of experience in a similar role within a resort or hotel.

  • Strong snorkeling and scuba diving skills. PADI certification is a plus.

  • In-depth knowledge of marine ecosystems and conservation practices.

  • Experience in data collection, monitoring, and reporting on marine projects.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office for reporting and material creation.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with excellent problem-solving skills.

  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal, with excellent communication abilities.

  • A genuine passion for marine conservation and the ability to inspire and educate guests.

  • Experience with EarthCheck and other sustainability initiatives is a plus.


Why Work at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort?

  • Stunning Environment: Work in a luxury resort surrounded by crystal-clear waters and a diverse marine ecosystem.

  • Engage with Guests: Share your passion for marine conservation with guests from around the world.

  • Contribute to Sustainability: Be part of meaningful conservation projects protecting coral reefs and marine life.

  • Career Growth: Gain valuable experience in the hospitality industry while making a real environmental impact.

  • Island Lifestyle: Enjoy the beauty of the Maldives while working in an internationally recognized eco-friendly resort.


How to Apply

If you're excited to make a difference in marine conservation, we'd love to hear from you!

  •  Send your CV and a recent picture to:
    careers.maafushivaru@outrigger.com

  • Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply ASAP!

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.

Join our team at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort and help us protect marine life while providing unforgettable experiences to our guests! 

Prácticas remuneradas en ciencia de datos para el clima

Oferta compartida por Cristina


Location: On-site in Zurich, Switzerland
Position Type: Internship
Industry: Cleantech / Climate Tech / Data Science


About Niatsu:
Niatsu is a pioneering cleantech Data-as-a-Service startup transforming the food industry by making emissions across supply chains transparent. We’re building the first real-time, scalable climate data platform for food manufacturers. With over 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions tied to food, we empower decision makers with actionable insights to tackle climate change.

Join our mission-driven and diverse team to make a real-world impact using innovative technology.


Position: Earth Observation Data Scientist Intern

As an intern, you’ll lead the development of new software architecture for processing satellite imagery and integrate it with life cycle assessment (LCA) models. You will design advanced data pipelines and services to gather and analyze Earth Observation (EO) data from various sources. You’ll work closely with our tech and data teams to ensure alignment with both customer needs and environmental goals.


Main Tasks:

  • Develop data pipelines for Earth Observation (EO) data

  • Build microservices to process EO datasets

  • Integrate new EO services into Niatsu's infrastructure

  • Generate novel datasets and insights for the food industry

Side Tasks:

  • Test and evaluate emerging technologies

  • Collaborate with the science team to align EO processing with life cycle assessment models


We’re Looking For:
An enthusiastic and independent thinker who’s passionate about applying data science to fight climate change. You’re collaborative, creative, and adaptable. Ideally, you’ve worked with EO data before and are familiar with large geospatial datasets and cloud infrastructure.


Requirements (Must-Have):

  • Strong motivation to address climate change through data science

  • Experience with EO data and building systems in the field

  • Proficiency in Python and working with large geospatial datasets

  • Ability to independently develop software from concept to production

  • Fluency in English (German or other languages a plus)

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data


What We Offer:

  • A flexible and collaborative work environment in central Zurich

  • First-hand experience in a fast-growing, early-stage startup

  • Regular team events and opportunities to grow professionally


Interested?
Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we’d still love to hear from you. We're looking for people who are ready to learn, contribute, and make an impact.


Responsable del Programa de Recuperación de Especies

  Oferta compartida por Cristina

Position: Species Recovery Programme Manager
Location: Home
Department: Conservation
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £41,592 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 05-05-2025


About the role

This post will be the fulcrum for the delivery of our species recovery work, with an essential role in co-ordinating and managing a growing team of species focussed Plantlife staff and external collaborations and partnership to deliver on our ambitions for species recovery. Communicating both the threats and opportunities facing species across the UK this role will shape our programme of work, monitor and evaluate progress and celebrate success.

The postholder will work collaboratively across all of Plantlife – integrating, driving forward and making connections between our species focussed work across a broad sweep of Plantlife’s strategy.


About you

You will be passionate about the conservation and recovery of species across the UK with the ability to co-ordinate and prioritise. You will be a natural communicator with the confidence to engage, present and promote Plantlife’s work and ambitions. You will be a team builder - motivated by results and energised by the opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of Plantlife’s species recovery programme.

You will be bold and thoughtful - ambitious for our work and considerate of colleagues and partners.


Benefits

  • Generous annual leave entitlement: 36 days (increasing with length of service)

  • 6% contributory pension scheme

  • Staff Assistance Emergency Loan

  • Death in Service scheme

  • Flexible working

  • Occupational Sick Pay

  • Additional 'family friendly' discretionary paid leave

Oferta de doctorado en ecología evolutiva con mariposas tropicales (Suecia + Brasil)

Species interactions change over time and space – Predict unknown species interactions – PhD student at SLU Uppsala (+ Brazil)

Responsibilities:
A PhD position is available in Mariana Braga’s group at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Uppsala, Sweden. Research in the Evolving Networks lab centers around understanding how species interactions change over time and space, with a focus on caterpillar-plant interactions and development of phylogenetic methods. The EvonetsLab is supported by a Starting Grant from the European Research Council and a DDLS Fellowship from the SciLifeLab and Wallenberg Swedish program for data-driven life science.

The aim of this PhD position is to develop a novel phylogenetic approach to predict unknown species interactions. For that, the student will compile all available data on host use for Nymphalinae butterflies, apply recent methods to predict interactions, and test these predictions by rearing caterpillars of various butterfly species on the predicted host plants. The project will result in a pipeline for faster collection of interaction data and the generation of valuable new data on tropical species.

Requirements:
Fluency in English is essential as it is the team’s common language. The candidate should be proactive, independent, solution-oriented, and adaptable in solving technical problems. Strong collaborative skills, excellent communication, goodwill, and reliability are required, as the role involves close teamwork.

Location:
Uppsala, Sweden, with extended periods in Brazil for field and lab work.

How to apply:
Read more about the position and how to apply here:
https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/jobs-vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=12583&rmlang=UK

Please submit your application by April 30, 2025.

Contact details:
mariana.pires.braga@slu.se

Additional details:

  • Starting date: 01/01/2026 (or as agreed)

  • Duration: >24 months

  • Language required: English

  • Ad number: 71917

  • Published on: 07/04/2025

  • Valid until: 30/04/2025



10 de abril de 2025

Trabajo de campo monitoreando reproducción de aves cooperativas en Sudáfrica

Field managers for Sociable Weaver project (South Africa)

Responsibilities:
The Sociable weaver (Philetairus socius) research program is a long-term project that uses the sociable weaver population at Benfontein Nature Reserve as a model to study the evolution and maintenance of cooperation. Monitoring of sociable weavers on the reserve goes back to 1993.

Sociable Weaver Program hires 2 field managers to oversee different aspects of the project’s fieldwork and monitor reproduction. You can find a complete job decription and application conditions at this page:
👉 https://sociableweaverproject.com/recruitment/managers/

Requirements:
We are asking the managers to be available for a minimum period of 6 months starting in August 2025.

Location:
Benfontein Nature Reserve, near Kimberley, South Africa

How to apply:
Details and application procedures available at:
👉 https://sociableweaverproject.com/recruitment/managers/

Contact details:
📧 f.benfontein@gmail.com

⏳ Application deadline: April 20, 2025
📅 Starting date: August 15, 2025



9 de abril de 2025

Dos ofertas de educación ambiental en playas y colegios (Murcia)

INFORMADOR/A-GUÍA-EDUCADOR/A AMBIENTAL

Descripción:
¿Te apasiona el medio ambiente y la divulgación? ¿Tienes habilidades comunicativas y te gusta trabajar al aire libre y con grupos escolares? Si es así, ¡esta oportunidad es para ti!

Desde Salzillo Global buscamos incorporar a dos personas con perfil de informador/a-guía-educador/a ambiental para llevar a cabo acciones de educación e información ambiental tanto en playas como en centros educativos de la Región de Murcia.

FUNCIONES PRINCIPALES:

  • Impartición de charlas informativas (50-60 minutos) en centros educativos.

  • Coordinación con centros educativos para planificar las actividades.

  • Distribución de material divulgativo en playas y centros escolares.

  • Reparto de encuestas y toma de datos de campo.

  • Revisión y actualización de contenidos educativos y materiales divulgativos.

Requisitos:

  • Técnico/a en Guía en el Medio Natural y de Tiempo Libre.

  • Técnico/a Superior en Enseñanza y Animación Sociodeportiva.

  • Técnico/a Superior en Educación y Control Ambiental.

  • Técnico/a Superior en Gestión Forestal y del Medio Natural.

  • Titulación universitaria en Biología, Ciencias Ambientales, Ingeniería Forestal o de Montes, o titulaciones afines (con validación por la Dirección del servicio).

Condiciones de la oferta:

  • Ubicación del trabajo: Playas y centros educativos de Águilas, Lorca, Mazarrón y Cartagena.

  • Junio a agosto: Actividades en playas.

  • Septiembre a noviembre: Actividades en centros educativos.

Otros requisitos:

  • Experiencia previa impartiendo charlas educativas o informativas.

  • Carnet de conducir en vigor.

NUESTRO COMPROMISO:
En Salzillo Global, creemos firmemente en la igualdad de oportunidades y la no discriminación. Promovemos procesos de selección basados en el mérito y la diversidad, asegurando un entorno inclusivo donde todas las personas sean valoradas por su talento y aportaciones.

Estudia variación vocal y comportamiento territorial en aves tropicales - Polonia, con campo en Nueva Caledonia (!)



Job title: PhD opportunity on bird bioacoustics and behavioural ecology (New Caledonia & AMU Poznań)

Project description:
The fan-tailed gerygone (Gerygone flavolateralis) from New Caledonia produces short stereotyped songs and calls that are used for territorial displays and intra-pair communication. Both types of vocalisation vary among populations, even across relatively short distances, strongly suggesting the presence of geographic variation in vocalisation structure and the existence of dialects in this species. The PhD candidate will quantify the variation in song and call structures at the individual and population levels and determine the ecological and behavioural factors underlying such variation. The main objectives of the research will be to:

  1. quantify the variation in vocalisation type across individuals and populations,

  2. determine ecological and behavioural factors underlying song variation across populations,

  3. conduct playback experiments to assess the behavioural responses of individual birds to vocalisations from same and other populations.

The field season will last 4 months per year (until 2027) and overlaps with the breeding period of the fan-tailed gerygone in New Caledonia (September–January). The research will be conducted primarily at our two long-term research sites on the main island of Grande Terre, in habitats of tropical dry forest and tropical moist forest. However, short excursions on other smaller islands within the archipelago of New Caledonia to collect bioacoustics data are also possible. The candidate will also conduct behavioural experiments in the field to quantify the response of individual birds to known and foreign vocalisations. Depending on the candidate interests, it will be also possible to develop molecular work to link genetics and song variation. Additionally, the candidate will have ample possibilities to develop complementary research according to their own interests.

We are looking for a student who would like to participate in a hybrid research project involving two institutions. The field portion of the research in New Caledonia will be funded by Dr. Alfredo Attisano's project (Museum and Institute of Zoology, Polish Academy of Sciences), while the doctoral fellowship will be financed by the Doctoral School of Natural Sciences at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, under the supervision of Prof. Tomasz Osiejuk. AMU will also provide equipment and expertise for the bioacoustic aspect of the project. Based on the applications, we will select a student who will be prepared for recruitment at the Doctoral School, which will take place in the second half of July 2025. After successful admission to the Doctoral School, the student must be able to complete all formalities in the 1st half of October and then join for 2 months of research in New Caledonia. The fieldwork will run from September to December in following years.

Requirements:

  • M.Sc. in Animal Behaviour, Biology, Zoology, Ecology or related field

  • Good knowledge of bioacoustics techniques, analysis and management of large bioacoustics datasets

  • Relevant ornithological fieldwork experience in mistnetting, bird handling and banding, blood sampling, behavioural observations, nest searching and nest monitoring

  • Good knowledge of methodologies for statistical analysis. Proficiency in R and/or Python will be considered an asset

  • Proficiency in English (spoken and written, level B2 and above), knowledge of French desirable

  • Physical fitness, resilience and ability to work under challenging conditions (heat and UV exposure)

  • Ability to withstand long-working hours (10–12 during the peak of the breeding season)

  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team

  • Category B driving license

How to apply:
Send the application (deadline 15/05/2025) to Alfredo Attisano (aattisano@miiz.waw.pl) and Tomasz Osiejuk (osiejuk@amu.edu.pl) with the subject "NCBioAcoustics_NameSurname". Please include in the application:

  1. A cover letter describing research interests and motivation to join our research group (max 1 A4 page)

  2. CV including publications list and contact (email, phone) of at least 2 potential referees

  3. A statement of EU General Data Protection Regulation (https://gdpr.eu/privacy-notice/) in the CV

Contact details:
Alfredo Attisano – aattisano@miiz.waw.pl
Tomasz Osiejuk – osiejuk@amu.edu.pl

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