Junior Researcher Ecologia Della Vegetazione Alpina Bolzano

Junior Researcher Ecologia Della Vegetazione Alpina
Bolzano
Trentino Alto Adige, Bolzano

Bozen/Bolzano

full-time

Institute for Alpine Environment

The Eurac-Institute for Alpine Environment performs problem-oriented research of mountain environments in the fields of biodiversity and ecosystem functions, sustainability, landuse and climate change, and natures contribution to people.

**Tasks**:

- Review of existing databases and research

- Conduct field surveys and assess basic grassland parameters such as plant diversity, productivity and/or soil carbon content

- Utilize adequate statistical software to analyze collected data and interpret results

- Collaboration and Communication: Work autonomously as well as with team members and communicate research findings through peer reviewed articles and scientific presentations, preferable within a PhD Program

**Requirements**:

- Master's degree (finished or final phase) in (Plant) Ecology or related areas.

- Knowledge on alpine plant ecology, diversity and physiology

- Good statistical and analytical skills (preferentially sound knowledge in R).

- Excellent knowledge of English, plus German or Italian.

- Experience in scientific publishing

- Good planning and organization skills as well as experience in mountaineering is preferred

- Willingness to enrol in related a PhD program

We offer:

- A full-time position for three years preferable from October/November 2024 onwards.

- Involvement in an applied and interdisciplinary research group

- An open working culture, personal responsibility and flexible time management

- Attractive living and working conditions in the middle of the Alps (Great Place to Work©)

How to apply:

- Company: Eurac Research- Location: Bozen/Bolzano

- Contact person: Niedrist Georg

Phone number: 0471 055 317