24-01-00006 Post-Doctoral offer in Ecohydrological modelling and forest management

Reference: 24-01-00006

The Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia (CTFC) are seeking to appoint a post-doctoral researcher to lead and conduct fundamental and applied research related to:

-              Modelling in forest dynamics and ecohydrological processes.

-              Water-oriented forest management practices.

-              Optimization of Ecosystem services for landscape planning.

-              Performance of forest restoration actions mediated by water availability.

The candidate will be part of the Forest and Water team of the CTFC. He/she will be working in the framework of the ForH2O project, funded by the Catalan Research Agency (AGAUR). ForH2O aims at contributing to the design of strategies, plans and guidelines to water efficient forest planning.

CTFC’s research activity is organised around three programs: 1) Multifunctional Forest Management; 2) Landscape Dynamics and Biodiversity; 3) Bioeconomy and Governance. As part of the Multifunctional Forest Management Program, CTFC undertakes research on adaptive silviculture to environmental changes, innovation in multi-purpose forest planning at different scales targeting different ecosystem goods and services. The analysis of the influence of forest management on the different processes on natural ecosystems (p. ex. water generation and regulation functions) is crucial for ensuring the persistence of the ecosystems and the future provision of the associated goods and services. In this regard, ecohydrological models and optimisation tools are useful tools to assess the effects of multiple management itineraries under climate change scenarios on ecosystem services, such as water provision, and orientate the design of forest management guidelines and planification.     

CTFC is located in Solsona (Pre-Pyrenees, 120 km from Barcelona), Spain. We are a very dynamic research institute that employs app. 160 staff, produces >100 scientific articles annually and has a turnover of app. 6 Mil. €/year. Further institutional information is available at: www.ctfc.cat/en  

1. The contract will start between February and April 2024.
2. It is a full-time position with a duration of 2 years (with possibility of contract extension).
3. The candidate will be based in Solsona (CTFC), although the option to be based in Lleida (UdL) could also be considered. The candidate will be part of the Forests and Water team from CTFC's Multifunctional Forest Management Program.
4. Based on CTFC labour categories, annual gross salary will be adjusted to the foreseen role and will be commensurated with the specific profile of the selected candidate (qualifications and experience), ranging between 29,000 - 34,000 €/year.
5.  Working day: full time, 37.5 hours per week, with remote working options according to the institution norms (max. 20 h/week).
6. 23+6 days of holidays per year. Good family-work balance conditions