Postdoc in data-driven wildlife modeling

We have the power of over 40,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping University meeting the challenges of the day. Our fundamental values rest on credibility, trust and security. By having the courage to think freely and innovate, our actions together, large and small, contribute to a better world. We look forward to receiving your application! Work assignments  There is currently a lack of reliable estimates of population densities for several Swedish ungulates. In this project, you will be part of developing a novel Bayesian framework that integrates multiple data sources (e.g., hunting harvest, ungulate-vehicle collisions, direct observations) to estimate population densities at multiple spatial levels. The position is part of a governmental assignment to develop methods for wild boar density estimation, but you will also work on other ungulates, primarily roe and fallow deer. As postdoc, you will principally carry out research. A certain amount of teaching may be part of your duties, up to a maximum of 20% of working hours. Qualifications To be qualified to take employment as postdoc, you must have been awarded a doctoral degree or have a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree.  This degree must have been awarded at the latest by the point at which LiU makes its decision to employ you. It is considered advantageous if your doctoral degree is no older than three years at application deadline for this job. If there are special reasons for having an older doctoral degree – such as taking statutory leave – then these may be taken into consideration. We are looking for someone with a doctoral degree in biology, ecology, statistics, mathematics, or another relevant field. Because of the methodologies used, it is a requirement that you have experience with Bayesian modeling and programming in R. We also think that you have experience in and knowledge of population modeling and/or relevant experience with wildlife management. Stan will be the primary language and software used in the project, making such experience meriting, but experience with other languages such as JAGS or NIMBLE is also relevant. You are able to work both independently to solve your tasks as well as collaborate with other personnel, both inside and outside of academia. You take responsibility for your work and can meet set deadlines. You have good communication skills, both in written language and oral presentations. The workplace You will be situated at the Biology division at the Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at Linköping University. You can read about the workplace here https://liu.se/en/organisation/liu/ifm/biolo,  https://liu.se/en/employee/tomli96 The employment This employment is a temporary contract of two years with the possibility of extension up to a total maximum of three years. The employment is full-time. Starting date by agreement.  Salary and employment benefits The university applies individual salaries. State your desired salary in the application. More information about employee benefits is available here. Union representatives Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants. Application procedure Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button. Your application must be received no later than 31 October, 2024.    Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.    Please attach your selected research publications electronically, in pdf or word format, in the application template. Research publications, e.g. monographs, which cannot be sent electronically should be sent in three sets by mail to the University Registrar at Linköping University, University Registrar, S-581 83 Linköping, Sweden. The publications must be received by Linköping University no later than the deadline for application.  Please note that printed publications will not be returned. They will be archived at Linköping University.    In the event of a discrepancy between the English translation of the job announcement and the Swedish original, the Swedish version shall take precedent.  We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody's equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: Equal opportunities. We look forward to receiving your application! Linköping university has framework agreements and wishes to decline direct contacts from staffing- and recruitment companies as well as vendors of job advertisements.