Postdoctoral Position in Population Ecology: The REDUCE project aims to unify stakeholder efforts and utilize an interdisciplinary scientific approach to reduce bycatch of marine megafauna and inform sustainable fishery management in the Eastern Central Atlantic Ocean. The project will focus on diagnosing and integrating bycatch data across industrial European fleets, expanding and improving observer programs, and developing advanced tracking and predictive habitat mapping techniques.
Postdoctoral Position in Population Ecology – REDUCE (Position 2)
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Table
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Title | “REDUCING BYCATCH OF THREATENED MEGAFAUNA IN THE EAST CENTRAL ATLANTIC” |
| Project Acronym | REDUCE |
| Grant Agreement No. | 101135583 |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Jacob González-Solís Bou |
| Department | Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona |
Research Area
Biological sciences, specifically population ecology and demography of seabirds.
Location
Faculty of Biology, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD or equivalent in a relevant field
- Expertise in advanced statistical techniques, particularly capture-mark-recapture models for demographic studies and survival analysis
- Knowledge of population ecology and experience in modelling species population dynamics
- Strong foundation in statistics and probability
- Proficiency in handling and integrating large datasets from diverse sources such as GPS/GLS tracking, vessel tracking systems, and environmental databases
- Familiarity with spatial data and integrating tracking information with environmental variables
- Understanding of climate change models and their integration with ecological and demographic data
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
Job Description
The Population Ecology Data Scientist will focus on the impact of fishing activities on the demography of seabirds in the East Central Atlantic. Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement capture-mark-recapture demographic models to evaluate the impact of fishing activities on seabird population dynamics
- Gather, integrate, and manage data from diverse sources, including GPS and GLS tracking of seabirds, vessel tracking systems, and environmental variables
- Analyze the combined influence of fishing pressure and climate change on seabird demography
- Apply advanced statistical methodologies to interpret multifaceted datasets and derive meaningful insights
- Develop engaging and informative data visualizations to communicate results to a wide range of audiences
- Collaborate closely with project partners, data providers, and stakeholders to ensure effective data sharing and coordination
- Provide training and support to project partners, students, and stakeholders on data handling, analysis, and interpretation techniques
How to Apply
Please send your application, including the application form (Annex 3), curriculum vitae, motivation letter, and any other required documents, to the email address: Instancia genérica (ub.edu)
Last Date to Apply
05/12/2024
