Biodiversity
observation systems and supporting computational tools
A 30-month
post-doctoral fellowship is open at CIBIO (http://cibio.up.pt),
University of Porto, Portugal, for the Biodiversity and Conservation group to
develop applied ecological research focused on biodiversity observation systems
and supporting computational tools. The successful candidate should hold a
Ph.D. degree in biological, environmental, mathematical or computer sciences,
and have a relevant scientific CV demonstrating experience in scientific
research and international communication of results. Significant experience in
the use of statistical and spatial analysis tools will be highly valued,
particularly in the context of ecological or environmental modelling. Knowledge
of plant or animal ecology and/or diversity and experience in biodiversity
surveys will be additional selection factors. The fellowship holder will
collaborate actively in the development of statistical and computational tools
to support the design and optimization of monitoring programs for habitats and
several groups of flora and fauna. Research will focus on the specification of
monitoring programs, on the statistical and spatial design of optimized
sampling networks for species and habitats under environmental and
social-ecological change scenarios, on the development of modelling and
simulation algorithms, on the development of supporting computational tools for
data management, and on the development of quality control routines. The grant
holder will participate actively in several research activities and is expected
to pursue scientific communication of results in international high-impact
journals. The candidate should be a good communicator and speak and write
fluent English. The ranking of candidates will result from a global
appreciation of the Curriculum vitae, possibly followed by a job interview. The
grant will correspond to 1450 € per month (12 months).
Applications
including a detailed CV, a statement of research interests and motivation, as
well as the emails of at least three referees will start immediately and be
accepted until February 21th, 2013. However, the committee will begin reviewing
applications immediately and continue until the position is filled. The
position is expected to start in March 1st, 2013. Informal inquiries and
applications should be addressed to:
Dra. Sara Ferreira
Gestora de
Ciência e Tecnologia
CIBIO, Centro
de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos
Campus Agrário
de Vairão, Universidade do Porto
4485-661
Vairão Portugal
Telef:
+351.252660411 Fax: +351.252661780
Email: cibio.up@cibio.up.pt
Jury
Nuno Ferrand
de Almeida
Paulo
Alexandrino
João Pradinho
Honrado