Admission requirements

PhD in Ecology or related area. English as a first or second language is required. Essential skills are:

• Excellent statistical programming skills in R or equivalent
• GIS
• Clear spoken and written communication skills in English
• Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in species distribution ecology and/or community ecology.

Experience of working with one or more of the following is also required: species distribution modelling, community distribution modelling, functional traits, ecosystem services, biological invasions, landscape ecology, biogeographical analyses. A strength in collaborative and interdisciplinary research is highly desirable. Previous experience working with plants would be an advantage.