Postdoc en conservación de biodiversidad con trabajo de campo en trópicos (Suiza)

Postdoc en conservación de biodiversidad y Otras Medidas de Conservación Efectivas basadas en Áreas (OECMs) - Universidad de Neuchâtel, Suiza - 4 años (2027-2031) - Deadline 31 julio 2026

Location: Neuchâtel, Switzerland (with fieldwork in Colombia, Kenya, and Indonesia)

Organization: University of Neuchâtel, Conservation Biology Lab

Contract Type: 100% Postdoctoral Researcher – 4 years (2027–2031), with mid-term evaluation

Main Description:
The Conservation Biology Lab at the University of Neuchâtel is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Scale-OECM project, focused on quantifying the impact, monitoring, and spatial planning of Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs).

OECMs are a rapidly growing category of conservation areas recognized under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (Target 30x30). Despite their growing importance, little is known about their actual effectiveness in protecting biodiversity.

The successful candidate will:

• Conduct global analyses of OECM effectiveness using existing datasets and conservation prioritization tools
• Carry out field-based biodiversity monitoring in tropical regions (Colombia, Kenya, Indonesia)
• Review scientific and grey literature on biodiversity outcomes in OECMs
• Contribute to the development of monitoring frameworks and conservation planning guidelines
• Collaborate with an international team of researchers and conservation practitioners

Requirements:

• PhD in ecology, conservation biology, or a closely related field
• Experience in systematic review of scientific and grey literature
• Knowledge of biodiversity monitoring methods
• Experience with conservation prioritization tools (e.g., Marxan, Zonation, or similar)
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Advantageous: French, Spanish, and/or Indonesian language skills
• Strong motivation for collaborative and interdisciplinary work
• Interest in bridging conservation science and practice
• Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills

Benefits/Conditions:

• Full-time position (100%) for 4 years, with a mid-term evaluation
• Salary according to University of Neuchâtel standards for postdoctoral researchers
• Social benefits included
• Inclusive and supportive working environment
• Opportunity for international fieldwork in tropical biodiversity hotspots

How to Apply:
Send your application by 31 July 2026 as a single PDF with the subject line 'Postdoc_application_[your name]' to:

📧 Prof. Dr. Clara Zemp: clara.zemp@unine.ch
📧 Cc: Dr. Pablo Negret: pablo.negret@wyssacademy.org

Your application must include:

• A one-page cover letter describing your motivation and fit for the position
• A CV including contact information for two references
• A full list of publications and a link to or copy of your most relevant paper

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Doctorado en farmacología en la Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Contrato predoctoral (PhD) en Farmacología Cardiovascular - Universidad Complutense de Madrid, España - 4 años - Financiación pública garantizada

Ubicación
Madrid, España

Organización
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Farmacología

Tipo de Contrato
Contrato predoctoral (PhD) – 4 años con financiación pública garantizada

Descripción Principal
Se ofrece un contrato predoctoral para desarrollar una terapia avanzada en el tratamiento de la insuficiencia cardiaca, bajo la dirección de los Drs. Delpon y Caballero. El proyecto se enmarca en la farmacología cardiovascular e incluye formación en técnicas experimentales punteras. La persona contratada se integrará en el Departamento de Farmacología de la Facultad de Medicina de la UCM, con posibilidad de participar en actividades docentes.

Requisitos

• Graduado/a en Ciencias Biomédicas
• Máster en área relacionada (obligatorio)
• Nota media de grado ≥ 8,0
• Nivel alto de inglés (lectura, escritura y conversación)
• Experiencia en laboratorio de investigación en área cardiovascular (valorada)
• Conocimientos de bioinformática y Office (valorados)

Beneficios/Condiciones

• Contrato predoctoral de 4 años
• Financiación pública garantizada
• Formación investigadora sólida en técnicas punteras
• Integración en departamento universitario
• Posibilidad de participación en docencia

Cómo Aplicar
Enviar currículum vitae completo a: secretaria@itaca.edu.es. Se valorarán cartas de recomendación. Es obligatorio disponer de máster para poder aplicar.

Más información y acceso a la oferta oficial: ver oferta en el portal de empleo de la Comunidad de Madrid.

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Trabaja con chimpancés en Senegal (Jane Goodall Institute)

Field Research Coordinator - Jane Goodall Institute Spain - Dindefelo, Senegal - Contrato con alojamiento y comida incluidos - Deadline 30 julio 2026

Location: Dindefelo, Senegal

Organization: The Jane Goodall Institute Spain (www.janegoodallsenegal.org)

Contract Type: Full-time contract (renewable)

Main Description:
The Field Research Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all research activities at JGI Spain's study sites in Senegal. The position combines field team management, project coordination, logistics, administration, and data management to ensure the successful implementation of western chimpanzee research and conservation programmes.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in biology, primatology, evolutionary anthropology, wildlife conservation or related fields
• At least two years of field work experience in remote areas, preferably in Africa
• Knowledge of technologies such as ArcGIS Survey 123
• Previous experience with camera trapping
• Knowledge of satellite image analysis with GIS
• Excellent French and English skills (oral and written)
• Willingness to learn a local language (Pulaar)
• Good physical and mental health
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work in multicultural environments
• Ability to work under stress in challenging conditions

Benefits/Conditions:

• Monthly salary negotiable based on profile and experience
• Basic accommodation and local food provided
• Flight ticket reimbursement after completing 12 months in the field
• Visa renewal included
• Biological station facilities: electricity (solar panels), kitchen with fridge, filtered water, laboratory, garden, working areas and rest areas

How to Apply:
Send your CV and motivation letter before 30 July 2026, including names and email addresses of three references to: Laia Dotras at laia.dotras@janegoodall.es

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Conservation Monitoring Scientist - Woodland Park Zoo (Seattle, USA)

Conservation Monitoring Scientist - Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA, USA - Contrato híbrido - $80,168–$105,705/año - Deadline 24 julio 2026

Location: Seattle, WA, USA (hybrid: 2–3 days on-site, rest remote; frequent international travel)

Organization: Woodland Park Zoo

Contract Type: Contract position

Main Description:
Woodland Park Zoo is seeking a senior Conservation Monitoring Scientist to lead adaptive monitoring strategies across international field conservation programs, including the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program. Responsibilities include:

• Design and implementation of monitoring protocols
• Demographic modeling and ecological data analysis
• Management of ecological and social data
• Facilitation of multi-stakeholder workshops
• Representation at international conservation forums

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in conservation, natural resource management, data science, monitoring and evaluation, geography, or related fields
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in conservation monitoring, data analysis, and field ecological research
• Experience with protected area management
• Ability to lead international fieldwork
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, GIS, SMART, Vortex, and demographic modeling platforms
• Washington State residency required
• Valid driver's license
• At least 18 years of age

Benefits/Conditions:

• Salary: $80,168.40 – $105,705.60/year (midpoint $88,088)
• HMO and PPO health, dental, and vision plans
• 11 paid holidays + 4 personal days
• 12 vacation days and 12 sick days in the first year
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free zoo membership with discounts and 4 free annual passes
• Free parking
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Hybrid position (2–3 days on-site)

How to Apply:
Submit your application at zoo.org/jobs, including a résumé, cover letter, and copies of relevant certifications. For questions, contact careers@zoo.org.

Deadline: July 24, 2026

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Postdoc en inmunología evolutiva y modelado matemático (Universidad de Umeå, Suecia)

Postdoc en inmunología adaptativa y biología evolutiva - IceLab, Universidad de Umeå, Suecia - 2 años - Deadline 17 septiembre 2026

Location: Umeå, Sweden

Organization: Umeå University, IceLab Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Programme

Contract Type: 2-year postdoctoral fellowship

Main Description:
This 2-year postdoctoral fellowship is part of the IceLab Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Programme at Umeå University. The project explores adaptive immunity as an evolutionary strategy for coping with uncertain pathogenic threats, combining evolutionary biology, mathematical modelling, and computational biology in an interdisciplinary environment.

Requirements:

• Interest in one or more of the following areas: evolutionary biology, theoretical biology, mathematical modelling, computational biology, complex systems, immunology, host-pathogen interactions, stochastic processes, or control theory

Benefits/Conditions:

• 2-year fellowship
• Opportunity to develop mathematical and computational models
• Interdisciplinary research environment at IceLab

How to Apply:
Apply through the official Umeå University job posting, indicating interest in Project C: https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/postdoctoral-scholarships/three-multidisciplinary-postdoctoral-scholarships-2-years-_950146/

Deadline: 17 September 2026

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Coordina educación y divulgación en restauración de corales en Florida

Education Outreach Coordinator - Coral Restoration Foundation, Tavernier, Florida, USA - Contrato tiempo completo - Salario según experiencia

Location: Tavernier, Florida, USA

Organization: Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF™)

Contract Type: Full-time contract position (exempt)

Main Description:
The Coral Restoration Foundation™ is seeking an Education Outreach Coordinator to lead and expand its education programs. The role involves coordinating partnerships with local schools and educational organizations, executing reef restoration training programs, managing educational materials, and organizing outreach events at both local and global levels.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Education or related field
• 2–4 years of experience as an Environmental Educator
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to SCUBA dive in shallow water (3 dives per day for up to 5 consecutive days)
• Ability to carry 65 lbs and lift 35 lbs overhead
• Availability to work evenings and weekends on short notice
• COVID vaccination required

Benefits/Conditions:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Full-time exempt position
• Positive work environment with emphasis on employee development through mentorship

How to Apply:
Send application materials by email to: Derek@coralrestoration.org

Required materials:

• Cover letter (max. 1 page) explaining interest in the conservation mission
• Résumé (max. 2 pages) addressing items in the job description
• Contact information for two references

Full job description available here.

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PhD y máster en filogeografía y biodiversidad en los Apalaches

M.S. y Ph.D. en Biología Evolutiva, Filogeografía y Ciencia de la Biodiversidad - Universidad de Mississippi, Garrick Lab - Financiación disponible - Deadline 15 enero 2027

Location: Mississippi, United States

Organization: University of Mississippi, Department of Biology, Garrick Lab

Contract Type: M.S. and Ph.D. graduate positions (funding available)

Main Description:
The Garrick Lab is recruiting M.S. and Ph.D. students in evolutionary biology, phylogeography, and biodiversity science. Students will develop independent projects investigating the processes that shape patterns of genetic diversity, endemism, and species distributions across the Southern Appalachian Mountains and Interior Highlands. The lab integrates field sampling, molecular genetics, genomics, spatial analyses, and computational modeling to address questions at the intersection of evolution, biogeography, and biodiversity science.

Requirements:

• Strong interest in evolutionary biology, phylogeography, and/or biodiversity science
• Experience with forest-associated saproxylic arthropods (insects associated with dead wood) is preferred, but other compatible taxa will be considered

Benefits/Conditions:
Funding is available for graduate students. Specific funding opportunities can be discussed directly with the PI.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should contact Ryan Garrick at rgarrick[at]olemiss.edu to discuss potential projects and funding opportunities before applying. Applications are submitted through the graduate program portal: https://olemiss.edu/biology/graduateprograms

Deadline: January 15, 2027

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Beca de investigación en macroalgas en Portugal

Beca de investigación en cultivo de macroalgas (Proyecto AlgFlavor) - S2AQUAcoLAB, Olhão, Portugal - 12 meses renovables - 1.090,98€/mes - Deadline 24 julio 2026

Location: Olhão, Portugal

Organization: S2AQUAcoLAB (S2AQUA - Collaborative Laboratory, Association for Sustainable and Smart Aquaculture)

Contract Type: Research Scholarship (Graduate) - 12 months, renewable - 40 hours/week

Main Description:
S2AQUAcoLAB is offering two research scholarships for graduates to participate in the AlgFlavor Project. Activities include macroalgae collection along the Portuguese coast, planning and implementation of macroalgae cultivation under controlled conditions, data analysis, and reporting. There is the possibility of completing a master's thesis or internship as part of the project.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology, Biology, Aquaculture, or equivalent
• Experience with marine organism cultivation systems
• Ability to work independently in laboratory and field settings
• Currently enrolled in an integrated master's, master's, or PhD programme
• Advanced English proficiency
• Autonomy and proactivity

Benefits/Conditions:

• 1,090.98€/month
• Personal accident insurance
• Reimbursement of voluntary social insurance (level 1), if applicable
• Duration: 12 months, renewable
• Work at S2AQUAcoLAB facilities in Olhão

How to Apply:
Send an email to geral@s2aquacolab.pt with the subject line 'S2AQUAcoLAB/Bolsa/Ref_09/2026', including:

• Detailed signed CV
• Motivation letter
• Copy of ID/passport
• Certificate of residence
• Proof of qualifications
• Recommendation letters
• Proof of student/enrolment status
• Declaration of honour

Deadline: 24 July 2026

More information: S2AQUAcoLAB – Ref_09/2026

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