Job Title: Vegetation Specialist
Vegetation Specialist
The successful applicant will be responsible for designing, analysing and interpreting ecological datasets to identify trends and their drivers, and inform evidence-based adaptive management.
About the Role
The role involves applying statistical, spatial, and modelling methods to investigate vegetation dynamics and assess habitat quality. The position also requires leading and collaborating on research projects that advance understanding of terrestrial island ecosystems and support adaptive management.
* Design, analyse and interpret ecological datasets to identify trends and their drivers, and inform evidence-based adaptive management.
* Apply statistical, spatial, and modelling methods to investigate vegetation dynamics and assess habitat quality.
* Lead and collaborate on research projects that advance understanding of terrestrial island ecosystems and support adaptive management.
* Work under the guidance of the Research Managers to ensure research outcomes inform conservation objectives and on-ground management priorities.
* Provide scientific advice, and train and mentor staff, students, and interns.
* Communicate research outcomes to internal and external stakeholders, including through peer-reviewed publications.
Requirements
* A Ph.D. degree or equivalent experience in Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field is required.
* Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills are necessary, including proficiency in statistical analysis and modelling.
* Experience with programming languages such as R or Python is highly desirable.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in field conditions, including remote or rugged environments.
* Experience with field data collection methods, such as vegetation surveys, and habitat assessments, is essential.
* Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and spatial analysis techniques is required. Experience with remote sensing data and landscape modelling is desirable.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts clearly and effectively.