.Organisation/Company: Universitat de BarcelonaDepartment: OPIRResearch Field: Environmental scienceResearcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)Positions: Postdoc PositionsCountry: SpainApplication Deadline: 10 Dec 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 37.5Offer Starting Date: 1 Mar 2025Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon EuropeReference Number: No GA 101093910Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer Description Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time position as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the frame of the project OCEAN CITIZEN. The project Marine forest coastal restoration: an underwater gardening socio-ecological plan aims to develop best protocols for the active ecological restoration of marine animal forests. Most representative gorgonian species in the study area (Tarragona) will be transplanted, and their role in the development of the associated community evaluated through periodic monitoring.The successful candidate will:Participate in the monitoring at sea to acquire video and pictures of the transplanted sites.Quantitatively analyse video to define species and functional diversity, species abundances, and population size structures.Quantitatively analyse pictures to assess gorgonian survival and growth after transplantation.Quantitatively analyse zooplankton samples.Quantitatively analyse trophic functioning of the transplanted sites.Statistically analyse data obtained.Write reports and scientific research articles.Present results in project meetings as well as in national and international conferences.Minimum Requirements A completed PhD in Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Marine Sciences, or equivalent.Strong background in community ecology, benthic ecology, and trophic ecology.Capacity to conduct fieldwork at sea.Proven experience in writing scientific manuscripts and a track record of publications in high-impact international journals.Specific Requirements Driving licence (B).Demonstrated experience in the use of statistical packages in R.Demonstrated experience in the use of geographical information systems.Demonstrated experience in the use of software for video analysis.Languages CATALAN: BasicSPANISH: BasicENGLISH: GoodYears of Research Experience: 4 - 10Additional Information Eligibility criteria:Appropriateness of the CV (max 60/100)PhD in the field (30/100), generic PhD (10/100)Scientific publications in the field (max 30/100)Previous experience in the field (max 20/100)Minimum score to pass the selection process: 60/100 points.Additional comments:Duration of the contract of employment: 12 months, renewable up to 31/12/2026.The candidate proposed for hiring must accept the job offer within 5 working days from the date of notification of the selection