Biodiversity Research Institut-University of Barcelona (IRBio-UB)Aumente sus posibilidades de conseguir una entrevista leyendo la siguiente descripción general de este puesto antes de presentar su candidatura.Organisation/Company Biodiversity Research Institut-University of Barcelona (IRBio-UB) Research Field Biological sciences » Biodiversity Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 9 Nov 2026 - 20:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionWe are seeking expressions of interest from motivated early-career researchers interested in applying for a Juan de la Cierva postdoctoral fellowship to joinour research team at the University of Barcelona (UB), Spain.The selected candidate will contribute to RAPTORCONS, a four-year research project funded by the Spanish State Research Agency, investigating how humandriven environmental changes affect raptor populations across spatial scales, from local to continental levels.The research will focus on developing and applying advanced spatial and hierarchical modelling approaches to integrate large-scale biodiversity datasets, including bird atlases, long-term monitoring programmes, and citizen-science observations. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding species distributions, abundance patterns, population trends, and their responses to environmental change.The postdoctoral researcher will develop and apply large-scale spatial modelling approaches, working closely with the principal investigator, a PhD researcher,



and international collaborators specializing in ecological statistics, population ecology, and conservation biology.RequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences » Biodiversity Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsStrong quantitative and programming skills, particularly in R.Experience with Bayesian hierarchical models, spatial or spatiotemporal statistics, and ecological data analysis.Experience with R-INLA, or integrated species distribution models, which would be especially valuable.Specific RequirementsA PhD in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline.A strong publication record relative to career stage, scientific independence, and an interest in collaborative researchLanguages ENGLISH Level GoodLanguages SPANISH Level GoodResearch Field Biological sciences » BiodiversityInternal Application form(s) neededThe position is subject to the successful award of a competitive Juan de la Cierva fellowship from the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI). Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements of the official 2026 call: CV, including publication record and PhD completion date.A brief description of their research interests, quantitative expertise, and motivation for joining the project.Additional commentsResearch environmentThe successful candidate will join a collaborative research environment at the University of Barcelona ( ), with expertise in population ecology, ecological modelling, biodiversity monitoring, and conservation. xqbhyrx The position offers opportunities for international scientific collaboration and professional development within RAPTORCONS.Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institut de recerca de la Biodiversitat UNIVERSITAT de BARCELONA Country Spain Geofield#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Postdoctoral Opportunity – Spatial Bayesian Modelling And Raptor Conservation (Madrid)
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📍 Madrid