Position in Computational Ecology - Statistical modelling

Your tasks:

• Using biodiversity data provided in the BioDT project (and beyond) on spatial distribution and partly on temporal dynamics
• Collating environmental data on climate, land use and management from online sources and also make use of remote sensing data, where appropriate
• Assisting in and conducting the development of appropriate automated work-flows from the different biotic and abiotic data sources to the model
• Develop spatio-temporal models for different aspects of biodiversity based on predefined Use Cases
• Assist in implementing such models at a European GPU-based supercomputer

Your profile:

• PhD in Biostatistics, Ecology, Biology, Geo-ecology, Geography, Mathematics or similar
• Sound knowledge in species-distribution modelling and modelling of spatial dynamics
• Experience in Bayesian hierarchical modelling
• Preferably knowledge in ‘joint species distribution modelling (jSDM)’
• Advanced knowledge of scientific Python, R and Git.
• Basic understanding of parallel and distributed computing preferred.
• Ecological knowledge in at least one taxonomic group
• Communication skills in English and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team with international partners. Traveling is foreseen.
• Present and publish results at scientific conferences and high impact peer-reviewed scientific journals.

We offer:

• Excellent technical facilities which are without parallel
• The freedom you need to bridge the difficult gap between basic research and close to being ready for application 
• Work in inter-disciplinary, multinational teams and excellent links with national and international research networks 
• A vibrant region with a high quality of life and a wide cultural offering for a balance between family and professional life 
• Interesting career opportunities and an extensive range of training and further education courses
• Remuneration up to the TVöD public-sector pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits