Avian Ecology Scientist — Offshore Wind Data & Analysis

DHI Group (India); Hørsholm; On-site; DKK 620,000 - 860,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

International team

Career development

Job summary

DHI MUSE is seeking a Biologist to lead ecological interpretation of offshore bird-monitoring projects in the Denmark office. You will handle radar, video, acoustic and environmental data to deliver scientifically defensible conclusions for clients and regulators.

You will collaborate with biologists, data scientists and project managers, advancing ecological analyses and ensuring high-quality reporting and communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology, ecology, ornithology or closely related discipline.
• Strong foundation in avian ecology, species identification, animal behaviour, migration ecology or environmental monitoring.
• Ability to analyse scientific information and communicate findings clearly in writing and orally.
• Careful and consistent approach to biological classification, quality assurance and documentation.
• Good data-handling skills and willingness to work with radar, video, acoustic and environmental datasets.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to collaborate across biological, analytical, technical and project-management disciplines.
• Ability to use AI to speed up delivery without loss of quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organise and analyse radar, video, acoustic, weather and system-status data needed for scientific deliverables.
• Contribute to ecological analyses of flight trajectories, bird flux, species distribution, phenology, avoidance behaviour and collision risk.
• Work with data scientists and analysts to review results and interpret them in their ecological context.
• Draft report sections, technical notes, presentations, figures, tables and responses to review comments.
• Document assumptions, uncertainty, limitations and other performance aspects clearly and consistently.
• Participate in project meetings and support communication with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and other DHI teams.
• Follow approved methods and quality procedures, and elevate unsupported conclusions or non-standard methods to senior colleagues.

Skills

Avian ecology

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Behavioural ecology

English fluency

Collaboration

AI-enabled delivery

Education

Master's in biology/ecology/ornithology

Tools

R

Python

Job description

DHI MUSE is seeking a Biologist to lead ecological interpretation of offshore bird-monitoring projects in the Denmark office. You will handle radar, video, acoustic and environmental data to deliver scientifically defensible conclusions for clients and regulators.

You will collaborate with biologists, data scientists and project managers, advancing ecological analyses and ensuring high-quality reporting and communication with stakeholders.