Bird Researcher: Fieldwork & Data Analysis

EURAXESS Ireland; Alcântara; À distance; EUR 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ASSOCIAÇÃO BIOPOLIS in Portugal invites applications for a Junior Researcher to conduct scientific research within the project WINGS OF CHANGE, under a fixed‑term contract of 12 months. The role focuses on studying the ontogeny of migratory behavior in long‑lived birds and environmental responses, with strong emphasis on fieldwork and data analysis.

The candidate should hold a PhD or equivalent in biology or related areas, and have demonstrated capability in field monitoring, data processing,

Qualifications

• Experience and advanced knowledge in data analysis using R and GIS.
• Leadership in authorship of scientific articles in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Autonomous fieldwork experience monitoring and handling birds.

Responsabilités

• Track adult and juvenile birds throughout their annual cycle.
• Determine movement and behavioral patterns; assess food availability impacts.
• Investigate landfill‑feeding storks as vectors of zoonotic diseases.

Connaissances

Data analysis (R and GIS) leadership

Autonomous fieldwork in ornithology

Bird monitoring & handling

Driving license (Portugal)

Formation

PhD in biology or related

Description du poste

ASSOCIAÇÃO BIOPOLIS in Portugal invites applications for a Junior Researcher to conduct scientific research within the project WINGS OF CHANGE, under a fixed‑term contract of 12 months. The role focuses on studying the ontogeny of migratory behavior in long‑lived birds and environmental responses, with strong emphasis on fieldwork and data analysis.

The candidate should hold a PhD or equivalent in biology or related areas, and have demonstrated capability in field monitoring, data processing,