RESEARCHER FOR THE BIOAGORA AND RESPIN PROJECTS (REF. )

CREAF is seeking a multi-disciplinary hearted postdoctoral with strong experience in the science policy interface to work, together with other European institutions and the EU Commission, on building the European future biodiversity monitoring hub.
The new position is for one to two years (with the possibility of an extension) in the context of the RESPIN project (REinforcing Science-Policy INterfaces for integrated biodiversity and climate knowledge and policies), with ref.
and BIOAGORA project (Biodiversity Knowledge Agora.
Developing the Science Service for European Research and Biodiversity Policymaking) with ref.
both of them financed by European Commission.
The candidate will also contribute to the development of the SGR BIOCONS CREAF.
A full-time contract is offered, with a planned incorporation in Mid-September with an initial duration of 12 month, with possibility of extending it if the budget allows it.
The salary offered is between and € gross per year, depending on the candidate’s conditions.
RESPIN project supports the integrated provision and use of IPBES and IPCC processes and outputs, and empower decision-makers at different levels across the globe to uptake the knowledge and capacity building provided by IPBES and IPCC.
On the other hand, the BIOAGORA project is to address the need for a Science Service that supports decision-makers and other users with knowledge.
The project aims at providing the biodiversity research community with interconnected and interconnected platform to transform available knowledge into operational decision support.
BIOAGORA will develop a functional Science Service, understood as a combination of a technical platforms, channels, tools and networks needed to build connecttransdisciplinary science with policy and society in a context-sensitive way.
The created solution aim at supporting the work with the European Commission (EC) and other relevant users.
CREAF is leading on an assessment of existing biodiversity monitoring and planning capability in Europe, in which the project will evaluate existing biodiversity data, and describe the major workflows used to generate and use these data in policy and research environments.
TASKS.
Help to coordinate and develop the activities of the CREAF team in the BIOAGORA and RESPIN projects.
Contributing to strengthening the mapping of current biodiversity monitoring efforts in Europe and how they may feed the European Biodiversity Strategy .
Generate and maintain a database of current knowledge-based efforts feeding into the EU Biodiversity strategy (Monitoring, assessments, scenario developments) and collaborate with other researchers as required.
High quality scientific outputs in the form of journal publications and contribution to relevant policy reports.
Networking with other national and international groups in Biodiversity monitoring, Biodiversity indicator and scenario developments.
REQUIREMENTS.
A completed PhD on a topic related to the current project description (biodiversity monitoring, scenario development, Biodiversity policy support tools).
Excellent publication record.
Expertise in biodiversity monitoring projects and biodiversity research.
Strong background and proven previous experience in linking biodiversity monitoring, Biodiversity indicator or scenario development with decision making and conservation planning.
Contrasted capacity to lead work and team up with other researchers.
Previous experience in project management and leadership in a biodiversity conservation context.
Advanced knowledge of English.
ASSESSABLE CONDITIONS.
Experience in working alongside and/or coordinating working groups, preferably in an international environment.
Experience in database design and web-based data management.
Experience in the reporting of biodiversity relevant European legislation and Nature directives.
Experience in team coordination and management in an academic/professional environment.
Experience in developing successful proposals for competitive project applications.
Experience in running biodiversity monitoring programs.
Candidates who have a recognized disability will be considered and accredited equal to or greater than 33% will be prioritized, as long as the disability is compatible with the proper performance of the job.
SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA.
Admission of candidates.
applicants must submit a CV and a brief cover letter with a statement of interest until August .
Applications referred to another portal, other than CREAF job openings section and the instructions included in this, will not be accepted.
Pre-selection.
determination of compliance with the minimum requirements of the offer.
Selection.
assessment of the preselected candidates by scoring based on objective criteria and by interview of shortlisted candidates.
Final decision.
in case of finding the suitable candidate, the election will be formally communicated to this person, and the identification of the chosen person will be published on CREAF job openings section and with personalized notification (by mail) when the process progresses.