Doctoral Research Position in Response Diversity and Ecosystem Resilience
Explore how response diversity drives ecosystem resilience and conservation strategies within a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network.
Best for:Best for early-career researchers in ecology or biological sciences with a keen interest in ecosystem resilience, functional diversity, and conservation biology.
Overview
This doctoral position focuses on understanding response diversity—the variation in how species or functional groups react to environmental changes—as a key driver of ecosystem resilience. Based at the Centro de Investigaciones sobre Desertificación (CIDE, CSIC-UV-GVA) in Valencia, Spain, the project is part of the Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network ReDiLEEP. The successful candidate will conduct interdisciplinary research, contributing to conservation science and ecological theory. The role involves fieldwork, data analysis, and collaboration within a dynamic research group. Applicants should have a strong background in biological sciences and a passion for ecological research.
What you'll do
- Conduct fieldwork and laboratory experiments to study response diversity in ecological systems.
- Analyze and interpret complex datasets to assess how environmental changes impact species and ecosystems.
- Develop and apply computational or statistical models to explore ecological patterns and mechanisms.
- Collaborate with international research partners within the ReDiLEEP network.
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present research at conferences.
- Participate in training programs and workshops related to ecological research and career development.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency at a level suitable for academic research and collaboration (e.g., C1).
Instruction: English
- Strong background in ecological theory and field research methods.
- Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, Python) and data analysis techniques.
- Experience with fieldwork and data collection in ecological or environmental contexts.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an international research network.
- Open to EU and non-EU applicants under MSCA eligibility rules (e.g., mobility rule: not having resided or carried out main activity in Spain for more than 12 months in the last 3 years).
- No age limit, but MSCA typically targets early-career researchers.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-30 (Europe/Brussels)
Applicants must submit a complete application through the official MSCA Doctoral Network portal. The application should include a CV, a motivation letter, academic transcripts, and a research proposal aligned with the project’s objectives. Three reference letters are also required. Detailed instructions will be provided on the ReDiLEEP network website.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Academic transcripts (BSc and MSc)
- Research proposal (2–3 pages)
- Three reference letters
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