Diversidad genética de artrópodos beneficiosos para la agricultura: puesto de investigación enfocado en modelización

Oferta compartida por Nuria

Research Fellow - Unravelling the role of genetic variation of beneficial arthropods in agroecosystems.

Duration: 3.5 years.

An enthusiastic, motivated, and creative postdoctoral Research Fellow is sought to join a collaborative team within the School of Biological Sciences to develop predictive process-based models on the effects of climate and land-use change on arthropods' genetic diversity and persistence in agro-ecosystems.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in theoretical evolution and/or ecology, strong programming skills, strong interest/knowledge of population genetics and interest in applying those skills to improve understanding and forecasting of species' responses to anthropogenic changes. The fellow will join Dr Greta Bocedi's team and a wider strong team of PIs, postdocs and postgraduate students developing and applying the RangeShifter platform (led by Dr Greta Bocedi, Prof Justin Travis and Prof Damaris Zurell at the University of Potsdam, in collaboration with Dr Lesley Lancaster), who are embedded within a global collaborative network that will maximize both the impact of the work and the advancement opportunities to the postdoctoral researcher. Further, the fellow will be part of the Centre of Ecological Genetics, an international collaboration between PIs from universities in Aarhus (DK), Helsinki (FI) and Aberdeen (UK), with Aberdeen leading the modelling component. The centre's research spans several topics in ecological and evolutionary research using molecular methods and statistical and process-based modelling.

Further information and application can be found here.
Informal enquiries are welcome to Greta Bocedi (greta.bocedi@abdn.ac.uk) 

Closing date: 04/05/2023.

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11 plazas de PhD en Alemania en funcionamiento de ecosistemas: hay proyectos de conservación, ecología, fisiología y silvicultura

Oferta compartida por Cristina

The Research Training Group (RTG) 2300 ‘Enrichment of European beech forests with conifers: impacts of functional traits on ecosystem functioning’ (EnriCo) at the Georg-August-University Göttingen in Germany, is currently inviting applications for

11 PhD Positions (f, m, d)

starting on October 1, 2023. The salary is based on TV-L E13 and amounts 65 % of a full position for PhD candidates in life science and associated topics and 75 % in statistics. The positions are funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) for 3 years.

The interdisciplinary Research Training Group 2300 was established in 2017. The PhD students enrolled in this program investigate ecological challenges and societal demands on forests in a changing climate. The program focuses on European temperate forests. A central goal is to uncover the impact of mixed compared to monospecific forests on ecosystem functions and processes with a special focus on the importance of functional traits. Our research approaches involve field studies in European beech, Norway spruce and Douglas fir forests and their mixtures, experimental studies to uncover cause-effect relationships, and statistical as well as economic analyses. We hypothesize that mixtures of European beech with conifers show higher functional diversity than pure European beech stands, resulting in higher resilience and providing multiple ecosystem services.

The RTG 2300 offers a vibrant academic environment, joint supervision of PhD candidates by thesis committees, and a structured study program with many opportunities to improve scientific and personal skills. The following research groups are offering PhD projects: silviculture, tree physiology (mycorrhiza), plant ecology, soil sciences, animal ecology, wildlife sciences, forest nature conservation, forest modelling, forest economics, and spatial forest structures as well as applied statistics. You can find detailed information on the individual positions below. General information on the RTG2300 and the different projects are available at www.uni-goettingen.de/grk2300.

We are seeking highly motivated candidates, who wish to conduct their PhD training in an interdisciplinary environment. Successful candidates


will have completed their MSc or equivalent university degree in a subject area relevant for the RTG2300 program (see details for the different positions below)
are fluent in English and motivated to learn some German
are eager to conduct field work
are keen to collaborate and share data with their PhD colleagues


Your application must include (compiled as one pdf document, in the order mentioned below!):
curriculum vitae including information on posters, presentations, awards and publication list, if applicable
motivation letter for the preferred project(s) (maximum 1 page). You can list up to three projects
certificates of studies (if a degree is not yet completed you may also provide a document listing your current grades)
two references (name and contact information of two senior researchers)
summary of your MA thesis and if applicable one publication
if applicable, additional documents


Please be aware that the application procedure consists of two steps.
Please complete the the online form on our application website with your personal data, your degrees etc.
Please send upload your application in one pdf to grk2300-coordination@forst.uni-goettingen.de.
The closing date for applications is May 14, 2023. We also encourage advanced Master candidates to apply but successful completion of the MSc or equivalent university degree is mandatory prior to employment.

If you have any questions, please contact the RTG’s coordinator Dr. Serena Müller (+49-551-3921217) or the potential supervisor for subject specific questions.

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as they are underrepresented in the field. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The mission of the University is to employ a greater number of severely disabled persons. Applications from severely disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.

Please note:

With submission of your application, you accept the processing of your applicant data in accordance with the data-protection law. Further information on the applicable law and data usage is provided in the Hinweisblatt zur Datenschutzgrundverordnung (DSGVO)

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Mejora la biodiversidad en ecosistemas nuevos restaurando la complejidad ecológica

Oferta compartida por Cristina


Biodiversity Dynamics in Novel Ecosystems


Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Biology programme. The position is available from August 2023 or later.


Title:
Biodiversity Dynamics in Novel Ecosystems


Research area and project description:
This PhD project is part of the newly established Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere (ECONOVO), funded by the Danish National Research Foundation. ECONOVO aims to provide new perspectives on widely emerging ecological novelty and seek out strategies for how to steer towards the most positive outcomes for the biosphere. Novel ecosystems (NEs) have species compositions and/or abiotic conditions without historical precedent and are assembling rapidly around the world. By the late 21st century most of Earths ecosystems are expected to be NEs. Key drivers are climate and atmospheric change, globalization and transportation of organisms, and extirpation of large-sized organisms. The spread of NEs is likely to profoundly affect biosphere functioning, but how so is poorly understood. To address this complex theme, ECONOVO will take an unparalleled, interdisciplinary approach, integrating Big Data and field-based ecology, satellite-based remote sensing, archaeology, paleoecology, and population genomics.

This PhD project will be part of ECONOVO research theme 2: Complexity restoration. We will test if restoring ecological complexity can enhance species diversity in NEs, with specific focus on trophic complexity linked to megafauna. In this project we will employ a combination of large-scale macroecological approaches combined with detailed field studies in South Africa. We will use study areas in South Africa to populate a gradient of ecological novelty, quantified using non-native plant species composition and dynamics, and intersect this with a gradient of trophic complexity, quantified using megafauna community composition and dynamics. The analysis will be repeated in two regions with contrasting ecosystem productivity and biogeographic setting. The large-scale approaches will rely on existing large data bases and state-of-the-art remote sensing data and techniques. The field component will include detailed measurements on vegetation structure using terrestrial LiDAR and overall biodiversity measurements focused on plants and potentially other taxa.

The project is embedded within ECONOVO and will require a high degree of collaboration with ECONOVO staff and external collaborators. The project is twinned with a parallel PhD project based in South Africa, and strong collaboration notably during fieldwork, is required.


Please upload a project description (½-4 pages). This document should describe your ideas and research plans for this specific project. If you wish to, you can indicate an URL where further information can be found.

Qualifications and specific competences:
While the overall aims of the PhD project are outlined, the candidate is expected and encouraged to contribute ideas and together with the supervisors and collaborators develop the research based on previous work and initial findings.

Applicants must have a relevant MSc degree in ecology, biology or equivalent and have graduated before the application deadline.

Applicants must have experience with quantitative ecological analyses and a strong willingness to further develop skills in spatial analyses and working with big data, including remote sensing data. Coding and data handling in R and Google Earth Engine will be essential to the project, and experience with these is an advantage.

Experience with field-based ecology is highly desirable and a willingness to perform fieldwork in beautiful but sometimes harsh environments is essential. Specific knowledge of plants or other taxonomic groups is an advantage. Experience with (terrestrial) laser scanning is an advantage.

The successful candidate is expected to have strong collaborative skills, strong potential to publish at a high international level, and have excellent command of English. International applicants who do not have English as their first language must prove excellent English language writing skills and fluency.


Place of employment and place of work:
The place of employment and work is Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere (ECONOVO) and Section for Ecoinformatics & Biodiversity (ECOINF), Department of Biology, Aarhus University, Ny Munkegade 116, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.


Contacts:
Applicants seeking further information for this project are invited to contact: Professor Jens-Christian Svenning, email: svenning@bio.au.dk, Assistant Professor Robert Buitenwerf, email: buitenwerf@bio.au.dk or Assistant Professor Elizabeth Le Roux, email: eleroux@bio.au.dk



How to apply:

For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see the Application guide. Please read the Application guide thoroughly before applying.

When ready to apply, go to https://phd.nat.au.dk/for-applicants/apply-here/ (Note, the online application system opens 1 March 2023)Choose February 2023 Call with deadline 1 May 2023 at 23:59 CET.
You will be directed to the call and must choose the programme “Biology”.
In the boxed named “Study”: In the dropdown menu, please choose: “Biodiversity Dynamics in Novel Ecosystems (BiDNoE)”

Please note:The programme committee may request further information or invite the applicant to attend an interview.
The project will only be initiated if the graduate school/the faculty grants funding.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background.

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Postdoc estudiando cómo la red de trenes francesa afecta y puede ayudar a la biodiversidad

Oferta compartida por Nuria


Postdoctoral position 24 months in landscape ecology in France: connectivity patterns and potential role of the French railways system for biodiversity

MINERVE is a large project led by SNCF Réseau (the French national railway system). It aims to create digital twins for the monitoring and construction of railway infrastructures, with the objective of performance and adaptation to the requirements of climate and ecological transitions. The main scientific partner of the project is Centrale Supélec, Paris Saclay University. The project includes a two-years postdoc position on the impact and possibly the benefits for biodiversity of the French railway system.

Linear railways infrastructure is associated with negative impacts on biodiversity, including the creation of a barrier to species movement and direct mortality of fauna. However, railways can also be designed and maintained to help to restore ecosystem function for a part of the flora and fauna. The French rail network consists of 30,000 km of track managed by the SNCF, the maintenance of which could be optimized to meet safety and regulatory constraints, but also to promote landscape connectivity and biodiversity.

The French railway is home to a variety of flora and fauna and provide a green corridor that can serve as a connector between different green zones of the landscape, or even protected areas, particularly in areas of intensive agriculture. The postdoc will study the complementarity of the railways with the other existing green corridors and protected areas for global landscape connectivity. The postdoc will also take into account the various regulatory protection perimeters in order to select sections with high biodiversity stakes, which can then be prioritized for biodiversity inventories as well as for receiving different types of maintenance. The postdoc will also work on the potential of the railways for biodiversity in a context of climate change, where species ranges are rapidly shifting northward in Europe, making their role as connectors particularly valuable.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in landscape ecology or environmental geography. Solid knowledge and demonstrated experience in statistical modelling, data management and GIS, Geographic Information System are key to the project. Written and oral communication skills in English are necessary, the ability to speak French would be appreciated although it is not a requirement.

The postdoc will be supervised by Fernando Fernando Ascensão, Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes, Université de Lisbonne, Carmen Bessa Gomes and Emmanuelle Baudry, Ecologie, Sytematique et Evolution, Paris Saclay University, in collaboration with Anne Petit and Laura Clevenot, from the SNCF

Application instructions
Applications must be sent no later than 31 of January. Please include:

- A cover letter
- Your curriculum vitae
- The names and contacts of two academic referees

Send to emmanuelle.baudry@universite-paris-saclay.fr; fjascensao@edu.ulisboa.pt

Other infomation

Location: University Paris Saclay / CentraleSupelec, Gif sur Yvette, France
Contract: 2 years full time
Salary: Monthly gross salary of 3000 EUR including:

- participation of the employer to the public transportation costs
- social security
- retirement plan (for European candidates only)

Closing date for application: 31 january
Starting date: as soon as possible but flexible

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Dos años de postdoc para entender la dinámica de la biodiversidad en ecosistemas nuevos

Oferta compartida por Cristina

2-yr postdoc on Biodiversity Dynamics in Novel Ecosystems

The Department of Biology, Aarhus University invites applications for a 2-year postdoc position on: Biodiversity Dynamics in Novel Ecosystems.
This postdoc project is part of the newly established Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere (ECONOVO), funded by the Danish National Research Foundation. ECONOVO aims to provide critically new perspectives on the future of the biosphere. Novel ecosystems (NEs) have species compositions or abiotic conditions without historical precedent, e.g., intercontinental species invasions and extraordinary warming. NEs are spreading fast and are expected to be globally dominant by the late 21st century. Key drivers are climate change, globalization, and extirpation of large-sized organisms, resulting in ecosystems deviating from anything seen for millions of years. The spread of NEs is likely to affect biosphere functioning profoundly, but how so is poorly understood at present. To address this complex theme, ECONOVO will take an unparalleled, interdisciplinary approach, integrating Big Data and field-based ecology, satellite-based remote sensing, archaeology, paleoecology, and population genomics to bridge this crucial knowledge gap.

Starting Date and Period The position is for 2 years and is available from June 1, 2023, or soon thereafter.

Job description This postdoc project will be part of the ECONOVO research theme 1: Diversity Dynamics, focused on understanding biodiversity dynamics in novel ecosystems (NEs) past and present. This position is a macroecological position focused on present-day NEs at a global scale. While it is well documented that biotic assemblages are changing across Earth and at accelerating rates, links to rising ecological and climate novelty remain poorly understood. With this position, we aim to overcome this knowledge gap and test whether basic biodiversity theory can predict observed dynamics in globally emerging NEs. Building on our previous work, the postdoc will lead the mapping of NEs globally by mobilizing large data sets on species distributions of native and non-native plants and vertebrates and integrating them with geospatial data on novel environments. Based hereon, the postdoc will lead the development of predictive models of NEs and by coupling this mapping to biodiversity data assess how NEs impact to assess general NE impacts on species diversity, testing if dynamics are predictable from theory. The postdoc is expected to contribute ideas and concepts to the project and lead at least two high-quality papers in this research area. It is also expected that the postdoc contributes to the project’s public outreach and teaching, as well as collaborating with other team members, including students, sharing skills, and helping to solve problems in the postdoc’s area of expertise.

Your profile Applicants must have a PhD degree in ecology, geography, or equivalent; and have submitted their PhD thesis for assessment before the application deadline. Expertise in macroecology is expected, combined with solid geospatial/statistical modelling, and data architecture/management skills. The project will cover both plants and vertebrates, so experience with the ecology of plants, mammals and/or birds is an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to have strong collaborative skills, proven abilities to publish at a high international level, and have good command of English. International applicants who do not have English as their first language must demonstrate excellent English language writing skills and fluency.

Application materials: The application must be in English and include motivation letter including a 1-page outline of your ideas for the postdoc research project, 2-page CV (including number of citations and H-index from Google Scholar), full list of publications, as well as educational documentation (copies of diplomas for Master and PhD degrees, in English or Danish).

Supervisor and collaborators: Professor Jens-Christian Svenning will be the main supervisor, with professor Felix Riede and assistant professor Alejandro Ordonez as co-supervisors - all key personnel at ECONOVO. The postdoc will join the ECONOVO team within the Section for Ecoinformatics & Biodiversity (ECOINF) at the Department of Biology at Aarhus University. Key international associates to ECONOVO will also be involved. ECONOVO is a Center of Excellence focused on improving our insights into emerging novel ecological conditions and how to steer these conditions towards the most positive outcome possible. ECOINF harbors strong expertise in macroecology, remote sensing, and megafauna and vegetation ecology, as well as in ecology and biodiversity broadly. Together ECONOVO and ECOINF constitute an ambitious, collaborative, interdisciplinary, and highly international research community. Multiple local and international collaborators will be included where relevant. Postdocs and PhD students are encouraged to collaborate within the group, across departments, and with other universities.

What we offer The successful candidate is offered: an ambitious, creative and friendly research environment, inviting lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
a working environment with teamwork, close working relations, network activities among young scientists and social activities
a workplace characterized by professionalism, equality, and a healthy work-life balance
access to a well-developed research infrastructure
office space, shared equipment

Place of Work The place of employment and work is Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere (ECONOVO) and Section for Ecoinformatics & Biodiversity (ECOINF), Department of Biology, Aarhus University, Ny Munkegade 116, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

About the Department The Department of Biology hosts research programs and teaching curricula that cover all major biological sub-disciplines. The Department currently employs approximately 140 academic and technical staff and 40 PhD students. The Department hosts BSc and MSc study programs in Biology with about 400 students enrolled as well as a PhD program. The Department offer a vibrant and informal research environment with a long-standing tradition for collaboration with international university partners in the absolute elite.

The working language is English, and we welcome applications from all genders of all backgrounds. Read about the Danish work-life balance, special opportunities for junior researchers, and the services available when relocating to Aarhus University here. The campus of Aarhus University is located in a beautiful park close to the city center (population 300.000).

Life quality and time allocation to family life in Denmark is high, and international investigations usually report that no other nationality score higher in terms of life satisfaction.

You can read more about the Department of Biology here.

Contact Information Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact: Professor Jens-Christian Svenning, phone +45 28992304, e-mail: svenning@bio.au.dk.

Deadline February 1, 2022

Application procedure Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

Formalities and salary range Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

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¿Te interesan los lagos tropicales? Mira este postdoc en paleolimnología del Lago Victoria

Oferta compartida por Nuria

The IEE Division Aquatic Ecology & Evolution and the Eawag Center for Ecology, Evolution, and Biogeochemistry in Kastanienbaum seek to recruit a Postdoc in Quantitative Paleolimnology.

The position is part of an SNSF funded project entitled “20,000 years of evolution and ecosystem dynamics in the world’s largest tropical lake reconstructed from sediment cores, fossils and ancient DNA”. The overall aim of the project is to understand the ecosystem and evolutionary history of Lake Victoria, East Africa. The goals for the postdoc are to help synthesize the results from the project by integrating and interpreting diverse time series that include multiple biogeochemistry proxies along with organismal remains (e.g. zooplankton and fish teeth). This unique data set has been developed over the past 5 years by a large team of researchers, and is based on a series of sediment cores that provide a unique historical record of ecosystem dynamics of Lake Victoria spanning the entire Holocene – a time period that includes not only the emergence of a dramatic radiation of cichlid fish but also the more recent human-mediated ecosystem degradation that culminated in a mass extinction of cichlids and a thoroughly changed food web.

We are interested in candidates with expertise in quantitative data analysis and an interest in the paleolimnology of tropical lakes. The team of researchers involved in the project includes paleolimnologists, ecologists, and evolutionary biologists. The main data sources that support the proposed work have been generated and are ready for synthesis. Additionally developing own ideas within the framework of the project is encouraged.

The position is based at Eawag’s Center for Ecology, Evolution & Biogeochemistry (CEEB), which is located on the shores of Lake Lucerne and is a strong nucleus of research groups aimed at integrating evolutionary biology, community ecology, and ecosystem science http://www.eawag.ch/forschung/cc/ceeb/index_EN. The Postdoc will interact with a diverse range of researchers studying community ecology, evolutionary biology, ecological genetics, ecosystem science, and applied environmental science.

The postdoc project is jointly led by Blake Matthews and Ole Seehausen and involves collaborations with other research groups at Eawag, the University of Bern (Institute of Ecology & Evolution, Institute of Geography), the University of Basel, and the University of Copenhagen. 

Screening of applicants will begin immediately, and the closing date is 31 Mar 2022.

Our research department has presence both at Eawag and at Uni Bern IEE and offers an excellent working environment in which employees can contribute their strengths, experience and ways of thinking. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of our Department, and we are committed to ensuring our workplaces reflect those values. As such, we strongly encourage applications from researchers identifying as a member of a historically marginalized group. You can find more information about us here https://www.eawag.ch/en/department/fishec/ and here https://www.aqua.iee.unibe.ch/

Please contact Blake Matthews blake.matthews@eawag.ch or Ole Seehausen Ole.Seehausen@eawag.ch

We look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your application in one single pdf file that includes CV, motivation letter, copies of academic qualifications, and the names and contact information for three references to Alexandra.depeyer@iee.unibe.ch

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