PhD candidate in Community Ecology and Biogeography of Aquatic Ecosystems

In the proposed PhD project, the successful candidate will develop a project combining palaeoecological and modern datasets to reconstruct food-web responses to environmental change, from local to global scales.

Candidate profile

• We are looking for a bright and committed candidate interested in conservation biology from a community ecology perspective to conduct a PhD based at the MNCN-CSIC (Madrid).
• Previous knowledge in analysing and modelling food-webs, ecological networks is a useful complement. 
• Previous knowledge and experience with aquatic ecosystems is welcomed. 

• BSc/MSc in ecology, biology, environmental sciences, geography, or related subjects.

• Ability to work in groups, share ideas, and network.

• Solid knowledge of R (and/or Matlab) and GIS.

• Good writing skills and fluency in English.

What we offer

• 3-years contract commensurate with experience.
• Joint supervision by Ramón y Cajal Fellow (Miguel Matias) and senior researcher (Miguel B. Araújo).
• Integration in a vibrant group of highly motivated international researchers.
• Fully supported research project through ongoing grants at MNCN.

 How to apply

Please send your application to miguel.matias@mncn.csic.es until the 31^st of January 2024 with:

• A complete CV (no longer than 5 pages).

• A cover letter explaining why you are ideal for the post.

• Two names who can provide references and their contact.

More informaton about the project available here.

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