Tätigkeitsprofil:

Join SEAMPHONI, an EU‑funded consortium of leading European marine research institutions, to advance tools for evaluating and monitoring Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to drive the integration of environmental DNA (eDNA), passive acoustics, and complementary monitoring techniques into robust best‑practice frameworks.

Your tasks

• Coordinate eDNA workflows: Liaise with consortium partners to harmonize sampling protocols, sequencing pipelines, and data‐sharing agreements.
• Data analysis & interpretation: Process and interpret high‑throughput sequencing outputs to assess biodiversity patterns across multiple MPA sites.
• Comparative evaluation: Critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of eDNA versus acoustic monitoring (and other approaches), identifying optimal applications for each context.
• Best‑practice development: Co‑design guidelines and decision‑support tools to inform management and policy, ensuring that monitoring strategies are fit‑for‑purpose.

Anforderungsprofil:

Your profile

• You hold a PhD in marine ecology, molecular ecology, bioacoustics, or a closely related field.
• You bring strong quantitative skills (e.g., R/Python, bioinformatics pipelines) and experience with high‑throughput sequencing and/or acoustic data analysis.
• You thrive in international, interdisciplinary teams, value diversity of thought, and enjoy the freedom to explore novel ideas.
• You communicate fluently in English, both orally and in writing.

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