Causal-Inference Ecologist — Precision Ecology Fellow

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southampton invites applications for a Research Fellow to advance causal inference and predictive methods in ecology within the PRECISE project. You will work with partners in the UKCEH, NINA and international collaborators, developing open-source workflows and guidance.

The role focuses on methodological development, study design and causal prediction, rather than ecological simulation; PhD or equivalent experience is expected and strong quantitative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a quantitative discipline is required or strongly preferred.
• Strong background in causal inference and quantitative methods applicable to ecology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate methods for causal inference and causal prediction in ecology.
• Use benchmark and observational datasets to study how sampling and data characteristics affect methods.
• Create reproducible software, workflows, tutorials and guidance; contribute to best-practice frameworks.

Skills

Quantitative modelling

Causal inference

R/Python programming

Open Science

Publications & communication

Collaboration & teamwork

HPC experience

Education

PhD or equivalent in quantitative discipline

Tools

R

Python

Job description

University of Southampton invites applications for a Research Fellow to advance causal inference and predictive methods in ecology within the PRECISE project. You will work with partners in the UKCEH, NINA and international collaborators, developing open-source workflows and guidance.

The role focuses on methodological development, study design and causal prediction, rather than ecological simulation; PhD or equivalent experience is expected and strong quantitative skills are essential.