Postdoc in Movement Ecology and Digital Twins: The GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is seeking a talented postdoctoral researcher specializing in movement ecology and digital twins to join the Marine Behavioural Ecology Group.
Postdoc (M/F/D) in Movement Ecology and Digital Twins
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Table:
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Marine Behavioural Ecology, Movement Ecology |
| Location | Kiel, Germany |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Biology, Marine Biology, Statistics, or related fields |
| Job Duration | 21 months (flexible start date by February 1, 2025 or May 1, 2025) |
| Application Deadline | November 26, 2024 |
Research Area:
The research focuses on understanding individual fish movement and its ecological implications using advanced tracking technologies and the development of digital twins for animal movement.
Location:
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Kiel, Germany on the Baltic Sea.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Diploma/MSc and PhD degree or equivalent in Biology, Marine Biology, Statistics, or related subjects.
- Published or in-progress manuscripts on movement ecology, behavioural ecology, marine or aquatic ecology, or machine-learning.
- Expertise in movement modeling and programming (Python or R).
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Job Description:
- Lead the construction of a prototype digital twin of animal movement in the North Sea using the European Digital Twin of the Ocean (EDITO) platform.
- Develop and assess predictive models of fish movement from archived data.
- Collaborate with international project partners on various scientific outputs, including interactions of marine fauna with infrastructure and behavioural analyses of species like Atlantic Cod and Atlantic Mackerel.
- Participate in the interdisciplinary research environment within the European Aquatic Animal Tracking Network.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit:
- A letter of motivation discussing their research interests, position interest, and relevant experience.
- A CV including contact information for two references.
Applications should be submitted online by the specified deadline.
Last Date for Apply:
November 26, 2024
For more information, please contact Dr. Christopher Monk at cmonk(at)geomar.de or send inquiries to bewerbung(at)geomar.de, referencing “Marine Behavioural Ecology Postdoc.”
