Forest Ecology & Dendrochronology Research Associate (Contract)

Universidad de Huelva; España; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidad de Huelva is seeking a researcher for the Self-funded Project EPIT24122026 to advance resilience and regeneration studies in Mediterranean Pine Forests. The role involves data collection, analysis, and dissemination within a collaborative team.

The candidate should hold a Master’s in Forestry Engineering or equivalent, with expertise in ecology, dendrochronology, and spatial analysis. English proficiency is valued. Salary is paid monthly as specified.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a background in ecology and forest management.
• Experience with dendrochronological data acquisition and analysis is required.
• Skills in spatial analysis technologies (LIDAR, GIS), statistical modelling, data analysis, and multisource data integration are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in data collection, sample preparation, and data analysis in Mediterranean pine forest ecosystems.
• Develop and maintain an internal data management platform for the project.
• Perform statistical analysis and process project data for reports and publications.
• Contribute to project reports, scientific or technical reports, and outreach documents.
• Organize and participate in meetings and events related to the project and dissemination of results.
• Coordinate team travel for fieldwork and dissemination activities.

Skills

Dendrochronology

Ecology

Forest management

Spatial analysis

Statistics

English

Education

Master's in Forestry Engineering

Tools

LIDAR

GIS

Job description

Universidad de Huelva is seeking a researcher for the Self-funded Project EPIT24122026 to advance resilience and regeneration studies in Mediterranean Pine Forests. The role involves data collection, analysis, and dissemination within a collaborative team.

The candidate should hold a Master’s in Forestry Engineering or equivalent, with expertise in ecology, dendrochronology, and spatial analysis. English proficiency is valued. Salary is paid monthly as specified.