2-year Postdoc Position: The Department of Biology at Aarhus University is seeking applications for a 2-year postdoc position focused on establishing the drivers and vulnerability of multi-taxa, multi-facet, and multi-scale biodiversity patterns. The project is part of the BIODIVERSA+ project (INTEGRADIV) and will be conducted in collaboration with French, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Danish, and Dutch institutions.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Macroecology, Biodiversity Dynamics
Location: Aarhus, Denmark
| Job Post Information | |
|---|---|
| Title | 2-year Postdoc |
| Summary | Establishing drivers and vulnerability of multi-taxa, multi-facet, and multi-scale biodiversity patterns |
| Designation | Fixed term full-time position |
| Research Area | Biodiversity |
| Location | Aarhus, Denmark |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD degree in ecology, geography or equivalent; expertise in macroecology, solid geospatial/statistical modelling and data architecture/management skills; experience in the ecology of plants, insects, and vertebrates; excellent English language writing skills and fluency. |
| Job Description | Macroecological position focused on disentangling the processes behind biodiversity patterns, assessing its vulnerability to global changes, and predicting future trajectories and possible mitigations. The study area is Mediterranean forests, and the study organisms are trees, birds, and butterflies. The position will address five critical questions. |
| How to Apply | Application in English, including motivation letter, CV, full list of publications, and educational documentation. |
| Last Date for Apply | March 27, 2023, 23:59 CEST |
Eligibility/Qualification: The applicant must hold a PhD degree in ecology, geography, or equivalent, with expertise in macroecology, geospatial/statistical modeling, and data architecture/management skills. Experience with the ecology of plants, insects, and vertebrates, particularly in Mediterranean forests, is an advantage. Excellent English language writing skills and fluency are essential.
Job Description:
2-year Postdoc Position on Drivers and Vulnerability of Multi-Taxa Biodiversity Patterns
The postdoc will be responsible for disentangling the processes behind biodiversity patterns, assessing its vulnerability to global changes, and predicting future trajectories and possible mitigations. The position will address critical questions related to the relative importance of environmental conditions and biotic interactions as drivers of biodiversity and equitability patterns. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute ideas and concepts to the project, lead at least two high-quality papers, and collaborate with other team members within AU and the broader consortia, including students.
How to Apply: Applicants must submit a motivation letter, including a 1-page outline of their ideas for the postdoc research project, a 2-page CV (including number of citations and H-index from Google Scholar), a full list of publications, and copies of diplomas for Master and PhD degrees, in English or Danish.
Last Date for Apply: The deadline for applications is March 27, 2023, 23:59 CEST.
Expected Start: The postdoc position will start on June 1st, 2023, or soon thereafter, and will be a fixed-term full-time position until May 31st, 2025.
