Research Scientist Bari

Research Scientist
Bari
Puglia, Bari

Fondazione COISPA ETS has an opening position as research scientist.

premises in Bari - Torre a Mare, Italy.

Essential requirement is expertise in quantitative analysis combined with solid statistical skills, fisheries

modelling and providing advice on fish species, using biological and statistical models. This

encompasses experience with the statistical programming language R, knowledge of fish stock

assessment and Management Strategy Evaluation. Preferential requirements are knowledge of the

Common Fishery Policy, Data Collection Framework in the fishery sector and familiarity with: i) stock

assessment models and advice process; ii) bio-economic modelling; iii) spatial management of fishery

resources and ecosystems; iv) anthropogenic effects (including climate change) on marine species,

communities and ecosystems.

Statistics, Biology, Physics, Environmental Sciences or related disciplines, a PhD, or alternatively a

preferential requirements.

Working in multi-disciplinary teams will be an important part of the position, as well as working

collaboratively and interacting routinely with other colleagues and research groups, participating to

EU/National projects and coordinating research tasks.

COISPA works on fishery research, monitoring, providing advice on demersal fish species, using

biological and statistical models, bioeconomic modelling and integrated ecosystem-based

management, fish behaviour and aquaculture. The COISPA's infrastructures are: 1) Laboratory of

Ichthyology and Marine Ecology (LIME); 2) Modelling Laboratory (MOL); 3) Experimental Aquaculture

We seek a creative person, with the ability to effectively work in interdisciplinary teams on crosscutting issues. Because of the international nature of the work, an ability to read and speak English is

required, knowledge of the Italian language would be an additional asset. Preference will be given to

those with some demonstrated participation in research projects (international and national) and

international Working Groups, as ICES, GFCM and STECF WGs, scientific productivity through peerreview publications.

Applicants must have good collaboration skills, appear positive and results-oriented. We will put great

emphasis on personal qualities.

renewable as a permanent position. Smart working, in certain circumstances, is a possibility taken into

consideration.

The salary will depend on the level of experience.

**following documents in PDF format**: i) curriculum vitae in EU format; ii) maximum two pages of

narrative, describing research interests and plans; iii) a presentation letter. This selection notice is