Postdoctoral Researcher in Ecological Modelling: The Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position focusing on environmental, climate, and ecological modelling. This role is part of the MacroHolos and AbyScapes projects, aiming to explore benthic biodiversity in abyssal seascapes, primarily in the northeast Pacific region.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Deep-Sea Ecological Modelling
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Environmental, Climate, and Ecological Modelling |
| Location | Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM), Barcelona, Spain |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Experience in ecological modelling, oceanography, environmental sciences, or related fields. PhD preferred but not required. |
| Job Description | Analyze oceanographic data, develop ecological models, and collaborate internationally. |
| How to Apply | Submit a cover letter and CV to esimon@icm.csic.es |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 January 2026 |
Research Area
The research will focus on the mechanisms driving benthic biodiversity and the interactions between abiotic and biotic filtering processes in abyssal seascapes.
Location
Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM), Barcelona, Spain.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Professional experience in ecological modelling, oceanography, environmental sciences, or a related discipline.
- Strong publication track record in international scientific journals.
- Proficiency in R, Python, Shell script, or MATLAB.
- Familiarity with community and predictive ecological modelling.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of Catalan or Spanish is an asset.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be involved in:
- Processing global oceanographic data and CMIP Earth System Model outputs to generate environmental characterizations of the abyssal benthic boundary layer (BBL).
- Running Lagrangian larval particle dispersal simulations using OpenDrift.
- Developing Hierarchical Modelling of Species Communities (HMSC) to analyze biodiversity-environment-disturbance relationships.
- Producing open-access environmental and biological databases and contributing to high-impact scientific publications.
- Collaborating with international partners and contributing to multi-institutional research outputs.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a cover letter (1 page max) and a CV to esimon@icm.csic.es. Applications will be reviewed upon reception, and the first round of interviews will commence in late January 2026.
Last Date to Apply
30 January 2026
For further information about the ICM and its research initiatives, please visit the ICM website.
