Postdoctor in Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity
Postdoctor in Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity
SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Umeå, Sweden
We are seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic and creative post-doctoral fellow to join our research group to work on modelling of ecosystem services under different boreal forest management regimes within the project Multiple choice of goals in forestry- voluntary transitions of forest ecosystems to increase multifunctionality & sustainability.
About the position
Duties:
During the two-year postdoc project you will focus on how different forest management strategies (BAU, prolonged rotation, higher proportion of deciduous trees, continuous cover forestry, etc.) may affect the delivery of different ecosystem services such as timber/pulpwood production, biodiversity, berry/mushroom picking and hunting. You will model how these strategies deliver varying bundles of ecosystem services prioritized by forest owners, partly using existing models in the forest decision support system Heureka. Furthermore, you will develop new models for predicting biodiversity hotspots using a large dataset of biodiversity measurements from woodland key habitats. You will work in close collaboration the senior researchers determining the attitudes and behaviors of forest owners and a PhD-student working on the dynamic interactions between forest owners and advisors. You will be in charge of publishing the results as scientific articles together with other members of the group.
Your profile
Qualifications:
A successful applicant holds a doctoral degree in ecology, forest or environmental sciences and has a strong background in forest ecology or forestry in Nordic countries and a good understanding of biodiversity. Earlier research experience on forestry or other forms of land-use in relation to biodiversity or ecosystem services is a strong merit. Knowledge of Heureka or other forest decision support systems is meriting, but not necessary. Excellent knowledge of statistical modelling, handling of large datasets and R (or equivalent) along with a strong publication record in relation to the time since dissertation is meriting. The applicant is supposed to be able to take own initiatives and work both independently and in a group. Since employment as a postdoctoral fellow constitutes a merit-based employment for junior researchers, priority will be given to those who have a doctoral degree that is not older than three years.
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