Post-Doctoral Scientist position is available at MFRI

Post-Doctoral Scientist position is available at the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute

A two year Post-Doctoral Scientist position is available at the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute of Iceland (MFRI), to work on the project “NatuRE based SOLutions for sustainable use of high north marine biodiVersity and ecosystems sErvices (RESOLVE)”, funded by Biodiversa+, the European Biodiversity Partnership. The project aims to develop a novel, comprehensive evaluation procedure addressing the implications of nature-based solutions, in particular area-based management measures (i.e. marine protected areas), for mitigation of biodiversity loss, human well-being and transformative change. The project has case study areas in Greenland, Norway and Iceland.

The work of the post-doctoral scientist will centre on assessing the mitigation potential of designated MPA networks for biodiversity loss due to anthropogenic activities, comparing patterns and climate-driven trends in fish and benthos biodiversity in and outside of MPAs. The post-doctoral scientist will evaluate taxonomical and functional indicators to identify biodiversity hotspots, evaluate how these will be affected under climate change scenarios, and assess their degree of exposure to anthropogenic drivers.

• PhD in marine biology and/or statistics or data science or related disciplines.
• Strong background in data analysis and project management.
• Experience with multivariate techniques, spatial modelling and programming skills in R and analyses (e.g. GIS tools).
• Experience in modelling the spatio-temporal distribution of marine species, in particular the use of state-of-the art modelling approaches is a strong advantage.
• experience in disseminating scientific findings (meetings, conferences) and demonstrable scientific writing ability (i.e. evidence of peer-reviewed publications)
• Ambition, initiative and independence in work methods.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Positive attitude, willingness to cooperate and the ability to work in a team
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Further information

Salary is according to the current collective wage and salary agreement between the Icelandic Union of Natural scientists (FÍN) and Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs.

Application process

The application should include:

• Detailed CV.
• Certificates of education (PhD and/or other).
• A cover letter detailing the candidates' background, motivation, and relevance to the call.
• The names of two references along with their contact information.

Applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been made.

Please note:

• Applications are valid for six months after application deadline.
• The MFRI reserves the right to reject all applications.

Appointments to positions at the Marine and Freshwater Research institute are made in consideration of the Equal Right Policy of the MFRI.

For further information please contact

Jónas Páll Jónasson, division manager Demersal Division, jonas.jonasson@hafogvatn.is

Julian Burgos, Demersal Divison, julian.burgos@hafogvatn.is