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Are you interested in contributing to advancing ecological concepts and methods for terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem monitoring? Then join us for 3-years as a fulltime post doc in the Center for Sustainable Landscapes under Global Change (SustainScapes), Department of Biology, Aarhus University.
Expected start date and duration of employment
This is a 3-year position, starting May 1st, 2024, or soon thereafter.
Research area and project description
The position is situated at Aarhus University with Prof. Signe Normand, and is part of a collaborative project led by Associate professor Jacob Heilmann-Clausen and funded by two private Danish foundations (Aage V. Jensens Naturfond, 15. Juni Fonden). The aim of the overall project is to explore how a dynamic understanding of ecosystems can be integrated in evidence-based nature conservation. In the project, we intend to expand from traditional fixed conservation goals (e.g. specific target species or well-defined EU habitat types) to dynamic, “open-ended” goals without losing objectivity and measurability. The project is a collaboration with the Center for Sustainable Landscapes under Global Change, led by Prof. Signe Normand at Aarhus University and the Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate, led by Professor Carsten Rahbek, Copenhagen University.
Responsibilities and job description
As part of your postdoctoral work, you will contribute to interdisciplinary research aimed at advancing ecological concepts and methodology for effective monitoring and conservation practices. As a successful candidate, you will play a key role in synthesizing alternative approaches for dynamic monitoring of nature and to address the limitation of existing methods. Your research will mainly focus on the potential contribution of remotely sensed information for ecological monitoring and help facilitate a data-oriented approach for assessing ecological Impacts today and robust for future advances in technology and knowledge. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in one or more case study areas, where traditional methods have been previously employed, to directly compare the efficacy of novel techniques with traditional methods.
Qualifications
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate holding a PhD in natural sciences, such as ecology, biology, geography (or equivalent) or having submitted a PhD thesis for assessment before the application deadline.
We look for profiles that match the following competencies and experience:
- Biodiversity across scales: Demonstrated understanding of ecological systems and biodiversity dynamics across time and space.
- Broad ecosystem understanding: Extensive knowledge of varied types of temperate ecosystems and habitats.
- Remote sensing and monitoring technologies: Familiarity with remote sensing data and products and their application for ecological research.
- Experimental design and data analysis: Knowledge of designing experiments, designing monitoring schemes, and performing data analysis to address ecological questions.
- Strong analytical and statistical expertise: Experience with handling geospatial data, analyzing large data sets and various statistical methods.
- Programming skills: Strong knowledge of programming languages (e.g. R, Python).
- Scientific publications: Proven ability to publish in peer reviewed journals at a high international level.
- Proficient communication: Strong written and verbal communication in English is a prerequisite.
Additional competencies that might be beneficial for the position:
- Multitaxon analysis to assess trophic interactions: capability of integrating data from multiple taxa across different trophic levels to understand complex ecosystem dynamics and functioning.
- Experience with collaborative projects: Good collaboration skills across a diverse group of colleagues.
- Experience with restoration projects: Experience of studying or involvement in restoration projects, preferably internationally.
Place of employment
The place of employment is Aarhus University, Department of Biology, Section for Ecoinformatics and Biodiversity (ECOINF), Ny Munkegade 114, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. You will be part of SustainScapes – Center for Sustainable Landscapes under Global Change.
SustainScapes is a research center focused on providing the scientific basis for rethinking landscapes for restoring biodiversity in a world with increasing resource needs and a changing climate. SustainScapes aims at providing transformative real-world sustainable solutions that will alleviate biodiversity loss while satisfying societal needs for agricultural and forestry products across Denmark and beyond. Overall, SustainScapes addresses: (i) how delays in response to multiple global change drivers affect our ability to maintain biodiversity jointly with a sustainable bio-based production of food, materials, and energy, (ii) how nature-based solutions (NbS) and landscape-scale prioritization can best contribute to bio- and geodiversity recovery, (iii) how local to nation-wide sustainable solutions can be embedded in a globalized context, and (iv) how visualization of co-benefits of multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can foster implementation of transformative, sustainable, and actionable solutions.
The Department of Biology
The Department of Biology (http://bio.au.dk/) provides research and teaching in all major biological subdisciplines. The department is especially known for its research contribution in biodiversity, global change and conservation biology, aquatic biology and ecology, arctic environment and ecosystems, genetics and evolution, microbiology and zoophysiology. The department currently encompasses approximately 150 academic and technical staff and 30 PhD students. Nearly 500 students follow the BSc and MSc programs offered by the institute.
The department offers a vibrant and informal research environment with a long-standing tradition of collaboration with international university partners. Much of the internal communication is in English and we welcome international applicants.
Contact information
Any questions about the position can be directed to Prof. Signe Normand (Director of SustainScapes).
For more information about Section for Ecoinformatics and Biodiversity: https://bio.au.dk/forskning/forskningsomraader/ecoinformatics-and-biodiversity/
Deadline
Applications must be received no later than March 19th, 2024.
Application procedure
Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
Letter of reference
If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.
Formalities and salary range
Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.
Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.
Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.
At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aarhus Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Nordre Ringgade 1, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 19-03-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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