Postdoc: Spatial Dynamics of Ground-Bird Predators

RUG; Groningen; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation hours 232 per year

End-of-year bonus 8.3%

Holiday allowance 8%

Professional development opportunities

Fixed-term contract 0.8 FTE for 36 mo

Job summary

The University of Groningen (RUG) invites applications for a 3-year postdoc position in Spatial dynamics and interactions of terrestrial and aerial predators of ground-breeding birds. The 0.8 FTE role emphasizes analysis of existing datasets, new data, coordination, and field-work across meadow, arable, and coastal habitats.

The successful candidate holds a PhD in ecology or related fields, has strong skills in spatial analyses, cameratrap and telemetry data, and can write scientifically while

Qualifications

• PhD in ecology or equivalent.
• Strong skills in statistical analyses of large (spatial) ecological datasets.
• Experience with camera trap data and telemetry/tracking data.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven scientific writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing and new datasets and co-write outputs.
• Coordinate fieldwork with consortium partners.
• Contribute to project management and reporting.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Cameratrap data

Telemetry data

Scientific writing

Independent worker

Team player

Education

PhD in ecology or related field

Tools

R programming

GIS

Camera trap software

Telemetry software

Job description

The University of Groningen (RUG) invites applications for a 3-year postdoc position in Spatial dynamics and interactions of terrestrial and aerial predators of ground-breeding birds. The 0.8 FTE role emphasizes analysis of existing datasets, new data, coordination, and field-work across meadow, arable, and coastal habitats.

The successful candidate holds a PhD in ecology or related fields, has strong skills in spatial analyses, cameratrap and telemetry data, and can write scientifically while