Postdoc: Ecological Scaling & Metacommunity Theory

CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research; France; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS - Station d'Ecologie Théorique et Expérimentale (SETE) in Ariège, France, invites applications for a postdoctoral associate to advance ecological scaling theory. The role emphasizes developing analytical theory and/or simulation models for spatial and network dimensions of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, in collaboration with the BIOcean5D project team.

The candidate will engage with metacommunity theory, ecological networks, and cross-partner activities within a large European

Qualifications

• Strong theoretical background in ecology or related theory.
• Good command of English language for collaboration and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical theory and/or simulation models on ecological scaling.
• Explore links between metacommunity theory and ecological networks.
• Contribute to the Horizon Europe BIOcean5D project and collaborate with CNRS partners.

Skills

Theoretical ecology

Evolutionary theory

Mathematics

Physics

English proficiency

Education

PhD in ecology or related field

Tools

R

Python

Mathematical modeling

Job description

CNRS - Station d'Ecologie Théorique et Expérimentale (SETE) in Ariège, France, invites applications for a postdoctoral associate to advance ecological scaling theory. The role emphasizes developing analytical theory and/or simulation models for spatial and network dimensions of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, in collaboration with the BIOcean5D project team.

The candidate will engage with metacommunity theory, ecological networks, and cross-partner activities within a large European