We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc for a 1½ year (18 month) position to commence 1 June 2022 or as soon as possible after.
The position will be based at the Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate (CMEC) at the Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen. Information on the department can be found at: www.macroecology.ku.dk and www.globe.ku.dk.
Our group and research
You will be part of a research-team focused on understanding global patterns of anthropogenic threats to biodiversity and how conservation interventions can help to curb these. We are highly interdisciplinary; building on ecology and the social sciences to reconcile biodiversity conservation with efforts to sustain the livelihoods of people living in and around nature. We emphasize teamwork and collaborations both inside CMEC and with a global network of close collaborators. We strive to maintain a supportive and inclusive group where the experiences and skills of everyone help to build a productive, synergetic, and friendly culture and working environment.
CMEC is a center of excellence with a cross-disciplinary research program. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment addressing fundamental questions on the origin, maintenance, conservation, and future of life and biological diversity on Earth. The 40+ researchers at CMEC currently represent 14 different nationalities and the working language is English. The center juxtaposes faculty staff scientists from the fields of macroecology, historical biogeography, conservation science, oceanography, evolutionary biology, community ecology, population biology, climate change research, and environmental economics.
Your job
The position is part of a larger grant led by Assistant professor Jonas Geldmann and funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark’s ‘Sapere Aude’ program exploring global patterns of threat to biodiversity; to gain a deeper understanding of what drives these patterns as well as how they relate to conservation interventions. We focus on using the IUCN Red List and other large-scale global datasets to map the ‘likelihood of impact’ of threats to biodiversity (See Harfoot et al. 2021 Nature Ecology and Evolution: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41559-021-01542-9). Your tasks will be to explore questions related to the socio-economic, biological, and geological factors that help to explain the geographical patterns of threats and potentially how threats interact, using geo-spatial and statistical modelling. You will have the opportunity to shape your own research within the scope of the grant. Based on this, you will be expected to lead the development of one or more papers for publication in international peer-reviewed journals. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience in in teaching and supervise MSc and BSc student thesis projects.
Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:
Essential experience and skills:
- You have a PhD in conservation science, ecology, biology, or other environmental sciences. Candidates from computer science, physics and mathematics will also be considered if they have a proven track-record of publishing within conservation science.
- You have published first-author papers in international peer-reviewed journals
- You are highly experienced in statistical analysis (for example Mixed-Effects models and/or process-based models).
- You know a programming language e.g. R, Julia, and/or Python.
- Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
- Excellent English skills written and spoken.
Desirable experience and skills:
- Experience in teaching and supervising undergraduate and MSc students
- Experience conducting geo-spatial analyses in R (or other programming languages)
- Experience with the IUCN Red List and/or other global data sources related to conservation science (e.g., the Living Planet Database, The World Database on Protected Areas)
Place of employment
The place of employment is at Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate (CMEC) at the GLOBE Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Information on CMEC and the GLOBE Institute can be found at: https://macroecology.ku.dk/ and https://globe.ku.dk/. With over 200 early-career researchers at the Globe Institute, we have a large vibrant and international community with many work-related and social activities. University of Copenhagen is the best university in the European Union according to ARWU (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019) and number 26 in the world. The city of Copenhagen is consistently rated among the most livable cities in the world; it is easy to navigate on a bike, yet international and diverse.
Terms of employment
The employment as postdoc is a full time (37 hours per week) and fixed-term position for 1½ years [18 month]. Starting date is 1 June 2022 or after agreement.
Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 36,800 DKK/approx. 4,940 EUR (October 2021 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.
Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.
The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.
Questions
For further information please contact Jonas Geldmann; jgeldmann@sund.ku.dk
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:
- Letter of application including a short description of previous research experience and a research plan outlining how the project could be carried out (max. two pages). Project description is used only for evaluating the applicant.
- CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
- A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
- A list of publications
- Full contact details (Name, address, telephone & email) of two professional references (these will only be contacted if you are short-listed).
Deadline for applications: 27 March, 23.59pm CET
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
Interviews are expected to be held mid April.
University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.
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