PhD Researcher in Ecosystem Resilience

vor 1 Monat


Dübendorf, Zürich, Schweiz eawag Vollzeit
Job Description

Human activities are exerting unprecedented stress on ecosystems, leading to concerns about the potential for gradual environmental changes to cause major shifts in ecosystem structure and functioning. To mitigate this risk, ecosystems need high resilience. However, the framework for understanding resilience and predicting tipping phenomena in ecosystems has largely neglected adaptation in response to altered selective pressures.

Project Overview

The project 'A trait-based eco-phenotypic framework for understanding resilience and tipping phenomena in ecosystems' aims to develop a comprehensive framework of resilience in ecosystems, integrating ecological, phenotypic trait, and environmental stress dynamics. The PhD candidate will develop and analyze eco-evolutionary models and datasets to study how adaptation contributes to maintaining resilience in ecosystems.

Responsibilities
  • Complete and defend a PhD thesis within the official appointment duration of four years.
  • Develop and analyze eco-evolutionary models.
  • Analyze datasets to test model predictions.
  • Discuss work in group meetings, incorporate feedback, and give input to others.
Requirements

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to learn new skills or explore new topics. Candidates should hold a MSc in the biological sciences or different fields in the natural sciences (e.g., computational, mathematical, earth sciences) with a strong interest in ecology. Experience in programming and mathematical modeling would be an asset. Good communication skills are essential.



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