Researcher in radar aeroecology, 6 months

The airspace is teeming with life, as flying animals such as birds, bats and insects all use the airspace for different types of movements and species interactions. Radar aeroecology is the study of life in the air using radar technology, a powerful technology that enables us to in detail study animals in the air. Studying animals movements in the airspace is increasingly important as the skies are getting more and more affected by anthropogenetic activities, ranging from construction to vehicles and pollution.

Work duties

The researcher will conduct research in radar aeroecology, analysing weather radar data to answer biological questions. The work will involve processing and analysing large amounts of data, writing publications, and actively seeking external research funding. There will also be collaborations with industry stakeholders and actors in society. The work will be performed in the Lund Migration Group in the division of Evolutionary Ecology and Infection Biology at the Department of Biology.

Qualification requirements

Applicants must have:

• A PhD in ecology or another relevant field
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English
• Formal training in radar aeroecology methods
• Experience of programming 

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

It is desirable to have:

• Experience working with radar data
• Experience working in movement ecology or related fields
• Experience of collaborating with relevant stakeholders

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

Fixed-term employment of 6 months at 100% full time. Starting date as soon as possible, at the latest June 30.

Contact person: Cecilia Nilsson

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

• résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
• a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than one page),
• contact information of at least two references,
• copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.