PostDoc / Senior scientist position in Ecosystem Services

fixed-term appointment 3 years, possibility of extension

Your duties:

• Contribution to ecosystem service assessments / Development of global footprint analyses with respect to resource use on biodiversity and ecosystem services
• Data-based documentation and statistical analyses of effects of land use, land use change due to resource and energy consumption on biodiversity and ecosystem services, taking into account international policy and trade patterns
• Lead production of ecosystem service maps using geo-information systems (GIS)
• Participation in regular iDiv workshops and seminars on biodiversity, contribution to international ecosystem service networks
• High-quality scientific outputs in the form of journal publications and contribution to relevant high-level policy and practice reports

Your profile:

• PhD in environmental science, ecology, geosciences or equivalent in a relevant subject area linked to ecosystem service research, or extensive experience in an ecosystem service consultative or advisory role
• Working knowledge in GIS analysis and ecosystem service modeling highly desirable
• Experience in database management
• Experience in scientific publications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (German appreciated)
• Challenged by the opportunity to develop a scientific research programme connected to your own academic career
• High motivation and very good organisational skills, interest to work in an interdisciplinary team and ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders essential

We offer:

• Excellent technical facilities which are without parallel
• The freedom you need to bridge the difficult gap between high-level basic research and application-oriented research & development
• Work in interdisciplinary, multinational teams and excellent links with national and international research networks
• A vibrant region with a high quality of life and a wide cultural offering for a balance between family and professional life
• Interesting career opportunities and an extensive range of training and further education courses
• Remuneration up to the TVöD public-sector pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits