Research Grant Position: Ecosystems Research: A research position focusing on studying bromeliads and lichens as bioindicators to explore ecological dynamics of tropical epiphytic ecosystems in disturbed and undisturbed environments. The project involves fieldwork in Mexico and research at the historic Botanical Garden of Padua.
Research Grant Position: Tropical Epiphytic Ecosystems Research
Title: Red VERDE: A UniPd-CICHAZ Collaborative Exploration of Tropical Epiphytic Ecosystems
Designation: Research Grant Holder
Research Area:
- University Scientific Area: 05 – Biological Sciences
- Scientific Sectors: BIOS/-01/B – Systematic Botany and BIOS-01/C – Environmental and Applied Botany
Location:
- Department of Biology (Polo Vallisneri), University of Padua, Italy
- Botanical Garden of the University of Padua, Italy
- CHICAZ A.C., Calnali, Hidalgo, Mexico
Grant Details:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 months |
| Annual Compensation | €19,367.00 (gross) |
| Project Type | BIRD 2024 – PRID |
| Project Code | CUP C93C24003930005 |
Eligibility/Qualification:
Required:
- PhD degree
- C-level proficiency in Spanish and English
- Expertise in vascular plant taxonomy
- Documented research experience in Mexico
- Independent work capability and field team management skills
Preferred:
- PhD in Botany, Plant Ecology, Ecology and Evolution, Conservation Biology, or Microbial Genetics
- Experience with molecular approaches to taxonomy
- Expertise in bromeliads, orchids, and/or lichens taxonomy
Job Description:
- Conduct field research in tropical forests
- Apply molecular taxonomy methods
- Perform community ecological modeling
- Collaborate with international teams
- Supervise field volunteers
- Study ecosystem disturbance responses
- Work with both Mexican and Italian research teams
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted through the online procedure available at https://pica.cineca.it/unipd/
Required documents:
- Valid ID proof (PDF)
- Curriculum vitae (PDF)
- Relevant qualifications and publications
Last Date to Apply:
November 26th, 2024 (1:00 PM Italian time)
Start Date: First day of the month following contract signing
Contact Information:
Phone: 049/8276235
Email: ricerca.biologia@unipd.it
Note: This is a temporary regime position under Law 240/2010. Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 50 points in the evaluation process to be eligible for selection.
