Postdoctoral Position on Ecosystem Services: Exciting opportunity for a non-Belgian resident to join the DeepHorizon project as a postdoc researcher focusing on subsoil health and ecosystem services.
Postdoctoral Research Position on Subsoil Health and Ecosystem Services
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Subsoil Health and Ecosystem Services
Location: Earth and Life Institute, UCLouvain
Duration: 4 years
Starting Date: October 1st, 2024
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD degree in plant/soil/environmental physics with a strong academic publishing record.
- Proficiency in quantitative analysis of environmental datasets and modeling (Matlab, R, or Python).
- Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of French is desirable.
- Must not have been a Belgian resident for the last 3 years.
Job Description:
- Conduct research on subsoil health and optimal management.
- Develop and validate holistic indices of subsoil health.
- Investigate sustainable subsoil practices and their impact on ecosystem service benefits.
- Collaborate with project partners on subsoil properties and root development.
- Publish scientific articles and present findings at international conferences.
- Assist in coordinating project agendas, milestones, and deliverables.
- Organize scientific events and workshops.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send a detailed CV, academic transcripts, a motivation letter, and two reference letters in a single PDF file to Mathieu Javaux (mathieu.javaux@uclouvain.be).
Last Date for Application: Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
This postdoc position offers a competitive salary, lab facilities, and conference expenses funded by the Horizon-Europe DeepHorizon project. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in subsoil health and ecosystem services!
