Post Doc researcher position in the field of freshwater ecology and conservation
Balaton Limnological Research Institute
Tihany, Hungary
We are looking for a freshwater ecologist postdoctoral researcher who is interested in designing and conducting high quality research in the field of ecology and conservation of freshwater ecosystems.
POSITION DETAILS
Duration: 2 years (with a tenure-track option)
Probation period: 3 months
Target start date: spring 2022 (negotiable)
Salary: we offer a competitive salary in local standards from 500,000 HUF/month to 750,000 HUF/month (≈ £1100 to £1600 GBP; ≈ $1300 to $2000 USD) commensurate with the applicant’s experience, skills and publication records.
The successful candidate should conduct pure research and will be encouraged to develop his/her own research agenda compatible with the mission of the Institute. The researcher can either use our fish data base and long term monitoring data sets to provide high quality publications on the effects of anthropogenic activities and/or biological invasions on the diversity and community organization of fish communities and/or develop own research project(s) in the field of fish ecology and conservation. For field studies a variety of fishing devices are provided while for experimental work aquaria with different sizes are available in the laboratory of the institute. Conducting meta-analyses or writing systematic reviews which are related to the structure, functioning and conservation of freshwater ecosystems is also an option, as well as continental scale studies using large scale data bases. For developing ideas, specific details of the work of the Fish and Conservation Ecology research group of the institute can be found here (Fish and Conservation Ecology Research Group | Balaton Limnological Research Institute (blki.hu))
DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ADVANTAGES
- PhD or higher postdoctoral experiences in ecology, limnology, environmental modelling, conservation ecology, invasion ecology or related fields.
- Proven ability to pursue scientifically demanding questions, high motivation and a vision for creative research.
- Data treatment and analyses in R statistical environment is a prerequisite.
- Knowledge of GIS is an advantage.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Promising publication record commensurate with the career stage.
- Good knowledge of aquatic ecosystem patterns and processes.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should email the following documents to Dr. Tibor Erős (email: eros.tibor@blki.hu ) by 25 February 2023.
1) Cover (motivation) letter outlining main research interests and preliminary plans
2) CV including full publication list
3) Copy of PhD (postdoc position) diploma
4) Copies of 2–3 most relevant first author publications
5) Contact details for 2 references.
Preliminary enquiries are welcome.
About the employer
The Balaton Limnological Research Institute is situated right at the bank of Lake Balaton, which is the largest lake in Central-Europe. Its park is for the service of the employees. The surrounding countryside provide numerous opportunities for leisure activities. For further information about the institute please see: https://www.blki.hu/en.
Living costs are low by international standards. The institute can also help secure accommodation at its own flats next to the institute.
