Postdoctoral fellow in Environmental Science with focus on nature-based solutions

Subject description

The postdoc will work in ongoing research EU-projects on mapping ecosystem services from urban nature-based solutions. The studies aim at assessing how the implementation of nature based solutions can create climate resilient, nature positive, and socially just communities. There are multiple international partners in the research projects and the postdoc will have opportunities to interact with a large community of professionals and in case study areas across the world as part of this project.

We welcome applicants for a two year postdoc position on nature-based solutions focusing on mapping and assessing the ecosystem services NBS provide. The position is based at the Centre of Environmental and Climate sciences. The postdoc will be a part of an interdisciplinary research environment with expert knowledge in modelling of ecosystem services, coastal protection.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

Work duties include:

• Research activities on nature-based solutions focusing on mapping, modelling and analysis of ecosystem services of NBS
• Assessment and collection of data of the spatial configuration of NBS in case study areas
• Evaluate relations of NBS to biophysical and socio-economic factors.
• Mapping techniques using GIS and remote sensing
• Reviewing methods for assessing benefits of nature based solutions
• Analysis of spatially explicit data
• Modelling benefits of nature based solutions, and nature areas

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Requirements

• PhD in environmental science, or other relevant degree
• Experience in interdisciplinary research
• Documented skills in modelling, GIS methods and statistics
• Experience of GIS programming in R or Python
• Documented oral and written skills in fluent English and Swedish are required
• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research

Additional requirements:

• Knowledge and experience on modelling ecosystem services
• Experience in data collection
• Experience in biodiversity assessment
• Experience in using remote sensing for mapping of NBS
• Experience in environmental science research, land use and policy
• Experience from working in large research projects
• Experience from studies in social ecosystem services and global justice
• Experience from teaching in environmental science

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research
• Fulfilment of all requirements
• Additional requirements
• Teaching skills

Additional assessment criteria:

• High skills and experience to work in project networks
• Work experience in the qualifications needed

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S and OFR/S, dated 1st February 2022.

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and containing:

• CV holding education and a resume of work experience and general academic merits
• A list of scientific publications
• A general description of the past research area och how this is related to the post doc position (max 1 page)
• Contact information of at least 2 references
• A doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered