Postdoc on fungal biodiversity, citizen science and conservation effectiven

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POSTDOC ON FUNGAL BIODIVERSITY, CITIZEN SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION EFFECTIVENESS, CENTER FOR MACROECOLOGY, EVOLUTION AND CLIMATE, GLOBE INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc for a 1 year [12 month] position to commence 1st of June 2025 or as soon as possible after. Depending on the obtaining of additional funding it is the plan to expand the duration of the position.
The position is based at the Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate (CMEC) at the Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen. Information on the department can be found at: www.macroecology.ku.dk and www.globe.ku.dk . The project is funded by the Danish Innovation Fund, as part of the Biodiversa+ project FunDive (https://fun-dive.eu). FunDive combines citizen science, AI tools, and eDNA-based monitoring to develop better methodologies for fungal monitoring and conservation. We also aim to explore changes in fungal communities over time and space and assess the effectiveness of current conservation efforts for globally threatened fungi.

PROFILE

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• A PhD in conservation science, biology, or other environmental sciences.
• First-author papers in international peer-reviewed journals
• Good understanding of fungal ecology and macrofungal diversity
• Good understanding of biodiversity conservation, including monitoring, management and policies
• Experience in statistical analysis (for example Mixed-Effects models and/or spatial data-analysis).
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
• Excellent English skills written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills:

• Experience with field mycology and fungal identification
• Experience in teaching and supervising undergraduate and MSc students
• Experience with citizen science and/or monitoring of biodiversity involving volunteers
• Experience with remote sensing and GIS

Please refer the Job description for details