This postdoc position will be part of an exciting project exploring the principles of biodiversity and sustainability with an emphasis on quantifying large mammal movement, decision-making, and population dynamics. The postdoc selected in this project will develop quantitative models to produce movement, decision, and population estimates from a diversity of data sources including, but not limited to, camera traps, GPS collars, and acoustic sensors. The selected candidate will have experience of coding and running computer simulations of dynamic complex systems. Experience with technological sensor development for empirical data collection would also be valuable.

 

The selected candidate will have a PhD, or be close to finishing a PhD, in quantitative ecology, or equivalent. The post is initially offered for 18 months with the possibility of extension. The project will start in June 2024, but a later start date can be arranged.

 

Applications should include the application letter, a CV, a list addressing the job criteria, and names of two academic references. Where Covid-19 has resulted in substantial disruption to your work or research outputs, please explain this by providing an additional paragraph in your supporting statement.

 

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

This post is full time and available from 1st June 2024.

 

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 10th May 2024 interviews are likely to be scheduled for late May 2024. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.