CREAF is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work in the RESTICFOR project (Enhancing the natural potential of soil fungal diversity to assist the RESToration and conservation of IConic Spanish FORests under climate change) with ref. 69-IV00053 funded by BBVA Foundation's Prisms and Problems 2023 Programs (Programas Prismas y Problemas de la Fundación BBVA 2023).
A full-time contract (37.5 hours/week) is offered with a duration of 12 months with possibility of extension if budget allows. The expected starting date is July-August 2025. The offered salary is €32,642.10 gross per year (corresponding to category I4).
TASKS:
- Assessment of land-use change at the regional scale through comparative analyses of past and current remote sensing images
- Selection and characterization of forest study sites
- Organize and participate in field campaigns for sample collection
- Organize and supervise sample processing and analyses
- Curate, organize and analyse ecological data
- Liaise with local authorities and administrations during field campaigns
- Design and develop strategies for effective transfer of knowledge to relevant stakeholders
- Lead and contribute to the publication of scientific manuscripts
- Supervision of technical staff and students.
REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD in Terrestrial Ecology or similar.
- Demonstrated record of scientific publications in ecology and/or related disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience in scientific project management and stakeholder engagement.
- In-depth knowledge of ecological restoration.
- Advanced experience with GIS software/s and a computing language (R, Phyton, or similar).
- Advanced statistical knowledge.
- Proficiency in English.
- Driver’s licence.
ASSESSABLE CONDITIONS:
- Training in occupational health and safety prevention protocols.
- Ability to communicate and write in Catalan and/or Spanish.
- Candidates with a certified disability of 33% or more will be prioritized, provided the disability is compatible with the position's responsibilities.
SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA:
- Admission of candidates: Applicants must apply for the offer and attach the requested documentation, CV and cover letter (maximum 500 words), until May 15, 2025. Applications submitted to any portal other than the CREAF job board and the instructions included therein will not be accepted.
- Pre-selection: determination of compliance with the minimum requirements of the offer.
- Selection: assessment of the preselected candidates by scoring based on objective criteria and by interview of shortlisted candidates.
- Final decision: in case of finding the suitable candidate, the election will be formally communicated to this person, and the identification of the chosen person will be published on CREAF job openings section and with personalized notification (by mail) when the process progresses.
Any enquires can be sent to Teresa Gimeno (t.gimeno@creaf.uab.cat)
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