Postdoctoral Researcher: Ancient Woodlands & Microbiomes

EURAXESS Ireland

Maynooth

Remote

EUR 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Maynooth University invites applications for a Post Doctoral Researcher in the Forest Ecology and Global Change lab within the Biology Department. The project Ancient Woodlands Ireland combines GIS, remote sensing, and paleoecology to map and analyze woodland history across Ireland.

The appointee will work on Task 5, assessing ancient woodland plant and soil indicators, conduct vegetation surveys, and explore soil microbiome data as indicators of woodland age within Ireland.

Qualifications

PhD in Ecology, Biology, or a related field.
Experience with GIS and remote sensing methods.
Strong background in ecology and environmental science.

Responsibilities

Conduct vegetation surveys at ancient and recent woodlands across Ireland.
Evaluate soil microbiome data as indicators of woodland ancientness.

Skills

GIS analysis

Remote sensing

Paleoecology

Education

PhD in Ecology or Biology

Tools

GIS

Job description

The appointee will work on Task 5, assessing ancient woodland plant and soil indicators, conduct vegetation surveys, and explore soil microbiome data as indicators of woodland age within Ireland.

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