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Postdoc position in marine ecology within the project CONSERVATION OF MARINE ECOSYSTEMS AROUND SANTO ANTAO, CABO VERDE:IMPLICATIONS FOR POLICY AND SOCIETY at the Universitat de Barcelona (Spain) Ref. POST16305032024. IP. Dra. Cristina Linares

Universitat de Barcelona The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
5 Mar 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Universitat de Barcelona
Department
Organisation profile
Research Field
Biological sciences
Environmental science
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country
Spain
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
37,5
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
European Union / Next Generation EU
Reference Number
PCI2022-132978
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time position as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the frame of the project COAST. The project will focus on assessing different biodiversitydimensions in relation to the ecosystem functioning of Santo Antão marine ecosystems. Aside fromcoastal habitats and anthropogenic pressures mapping, COAST will also evaluate the vulnerability of thestudied marine communities and create pilot conservation and restoration actions for selected degraded ecosystems, to increase their resilience.

The successful candidate will: (1) participate in the restoration and monitoring fieldwork, (2) carry out in situ  experiments to  assess the recruitment of the model coral species, (3) statistically analyse data obtained, and (4) write reports and scientific research articles

Requirements

Research Field
Biological sciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

A completed PhD in Ecology, Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences or equivalent.

Strong background in marine ecology.

Capacity to conduct fieldwork at sea.

Proved experience in writing scientific manuscripts and a track record of publications in high-impact international journals.

Specific Requirements

Driving licence (B)

Diving licence

 

Languages
CATALAN
Level
Good
Languages
SPANISH
Level
Good
Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good
Research Field
Biological sciencesEnvironmental science
Years of Research Experience
4 - 10
Internal Application form(s) needed
4. Sol·licitud.pdf
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5. Register Application for postdoctoral positions non-residents in the spanish state-1.pdf
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6. Formulari DACI aspirants (002).pdf
English
(841.94 KB - PDF)
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Additional Information

Benefits

Gross salary per year: 29.400€

Eligibility criteria

PhD or equivalent

Driving licence (B)

Diving licence

Selection process

Appropriateness of the CV (max 60/100)

PhD in the field (30/100), generic PhD (10/100)

Scientific publications in the field of ecology of corals and gorgonians(max 30/100)

 

Motivation letter (max 10/100)

 

Previous experience in the field of ecology of corals and gorgonians (max 30/100)

Minimum: 60

Additional comments

Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people).

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Department of Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Country
Spain
State/Province
Barcelona
City
Barcelona
Postal Code
08028
Street
Av. Diagonal 643
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Contact

State/Province
Barcelona
City
Barcelona
Website
Street
Av. Diagonal 643
Postal Code
08028
E-Mail
oag.biologiacienciesterra@ub.edu