Join a research group focused on global biome dynamics and climate change impacts. In this role, you help map and analyze biomes worldwide as part of a project aiming to predict how ecosystems respond to global change. The position is for 18 months with the possibility to extend, and you will be part of an international collaboration at a leading research institute in Switzerland.
Your tasks
- Collect drone-based (LiDAR, multispec) and ground-based (hemispherical photos, LAI 2200) measurements in the field for different biomes
- Compile and analyze existing data from large databases for systematic differences in vegetation structure
- Refine computer vision models to extract leaf traits and plant functional characteristics from photos above and below biome canopies
- Analyze global databases of plant photos to extract functional properties using trained computer vision models
- Characterize functional and structural properties of biomes and upscale this information globally using plant distribution data
- Work closely with an active research group and international partners
What you bring
- PhD degree in ecology or a related field
- Strong skills in macroecology, functional ecology, and processing and analysis of high-volume and remote sensing data (especially LiDAR and multispec)
- Experience in spatial modelling
- Strong coding skills with R, Python, and GIT
- Experience with deep learning tools, cluster computing, and/or fieldwork is beneficial
- Ability to develop new ideas independently
- Very good English skills, both written and oral
- Curious, self-reliant, and a strong team player who values cooperation
What we offer
- Work in a dynamic and supportive research group
- Collaborate with international partners
- Be part of a project at a renowned Swiss research institute
- Engage in cutting-edge research on climate change and ecosystems
- Open, inclusive work environment with a commitment to diversity and gender equality
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Über uns
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is a leading research center in the ETH Domain, dedicated to sustainable environmental use, natural hazard management, and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace. Around 600 staff work together to advance research and innovative solutions for the future of our planet.
Das Team
You join the Dynamic Macroecology research group led by Dr. Niklaus E. Zimmermann, working on spatial ecology, macroecology, evolution, and global biome dynamics in a collaborative and international environment.