Join a dynamic research team working on an exciting project to predict the impacts of climate change on ecosystems through an eco-evolutionary biome framework. As part of the Dynamic Macroecology group, you will contribute to innovative research on global biomes and their responses to environmental change.
Your tasks
- Test key aspects of biome biogeography theory as part of a research project.
- Generate and analyze outputs from machine learning models, process-based simulations, and macroevolutionary approaches.
- Conduct statistical hypothesis testing related to biome dynamics.
- Take responsibility for specific theory-testing tasks and support team members with spatial products and analytical protocols.
- Help synthesize biome biogeography theory across different sub-projects within the group.
What you bring
- PhD in ecology or a related field.
- Expert knowledge in macroecology, functional ecology, high-volume data processing and analysis, spatial ecology/modelling, and coding with R, Python, and GIT.
- Additional skills in remote sensing, cluster computing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are a plus.
- Ability to develop new ideas independently.
- Very good English skills, both written and spoken.
- Curious, self-reliant, and an excellent team worker who values cooperation.
What we offer
- Work as part of a collaborative, international research team.
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project funded by an SNSF (ERC) Advanced Grant.
- Possibility of contract extension beyond the initial 18 months.
- Inclusive and supportive work environment that values 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 institute in the ETH Domain, dedicated to sustainable environmental use, natural hazard management, and fostering an inclusive, innovative workplace. WSL offers a vibrant community of around 600 professionals working together to advance environmental science.
Das Team
The Dynamic Macroecology group, led by Dr. Niklaus E. Zimmermann, focuses on spatial ecology, macroecology and -evolution, and global biome dynamics. The team collaborates on cutting-edge projects, providing a supportive environment for growth and scientific discovery.