Researcher in restoration ecology
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Hälsoskyddsjobb / Umeå
2025-02-20
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We are seeking a motivated researcher exploring how landscape features influence biodiversity conservation in retention forestry.
About the position
The researcher will analyze biodiversity patterns of carabid beetles, spiders, polypores, bryophytes, and lichens using advanced ecological models, including Hierarchical Modelling of Species Communities (HMSCs). Responsibilities include planning and conducting fieldwork, analyzing ecological data, and contributing to scientific publications.
Your profile
Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities such as strong attention to detail, independence, excellent information management skills, and initiative. Experience in leading research projects and successfully securing research funding is considered a merit, as is experience in science communication. The successful candidate should also meet the following requirements:
• Educational Background: A PhD in Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, or a closely related field.
• Research Experience: Strong background in biodiversity research, particularly in assessing species turnover, functional traits, or ecosystem responses to habitat degradation.
• Technical Skills: Experience with advanced statistical modeling techniques, particularly Bayesian models, and an interest in learning Hierarchical Modelling of Species Communities (HMSCs).
• Fieldwork Experience: Proven ability to collect and analyze ecological data, especially in boreal or temperate forest ecosystems.
• Publication Record: Demonstrated ability to publish research in peer-reviewed journals, preferably in fields such as biodiversity conservation, forest ecology, or macroecology.
• Analytical Competence: Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in ecological modeling (e.g., R, Python) and working with large ecological datasets.
• Collaboration Skills: Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with stakeholders, such as forest managers or conservation organizations.
• Communication Skills: Strong scientific writing and presentation skills, with experience disseminating research to both academic and non-academic audiences.
• Additional Merits: Experience working with trait-based biodiversity assessments, microclimate analysis, or boreal forest species (e.g., lichens, bryophytes, carabid beetles, spiders, or polypores) is highly desirable.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a leading research environment and contribute to sustainable forestry practices. The successful candidate will have opportunities for career development, including mentoring and networking within a multidisciplinary research team.
About us
At the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies we offer a creative and stimulating environment and perform internationally recognized basic and applied research, education and environmental monitoring in the areas of biodiversity restoration and conservation, fish biology and wildlife ecology. The Department has a large number of international employees and well-established national and international cooperation, which gives opportunities for fruitful exchange. Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Environmental Studies | Externwebben
Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting:
https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/Location:
Umeå
Form of employment:
Indefinite-term employment. SLU may use probationary employment.
Scope:
100%
Start date:
As agreed.
Application:
Please submit your application before deadline 6 March 2025. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.
Union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/ The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.
SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Ersättning Fast lön
Så ansöker du Sista dag att ansöka är 2025-03-06
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Arbetsgivare Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817),
http://www.slu.se Arbetsplats Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Kontakt Anders Alanärä
firstname.surname@slu.se Jobbnummer 9176742