Research Assistant in Mountain Ecosystem Assessment and Plant Biology
Join a biodiversity research project at Babes-Bolyai University focusing on mountain ecosystem assessment and plant biology.
Best for:Best for PhD students in biology with field research experience in mountain ecosystems and a background in alpine plant biology.
Overview
Babes-Bolyai University is seeking a research assistant to join the project team for the Romanian Centre of Excellence on Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services, and Society (RECOVER). The successful candidate will participate in field research and ecosystem assessments within the Carpathian region. The role requires conducting ecological studies and contributing to alpine plant biology research. Applicants are expected to engage in collaborative scientific investigations and produce peer-reviewed publications.
What you'll do
- Conduct field research and ecosystem assessments in mountain environments
- Utilize field research tools for ecological data collection within the Carpathian region
- Collaborate with project team members on biodiversity and ecosystem services studies
- Contribute to the writing and preparation of scientific articles in alpine plant biology
- Participate in the activities of the RECOVER research project
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Biology or equivalent
Language: English or Romanian as required by project context
Instruction: English / Romanian
Publications: Minimum of 2 scientific articles published in the field of mountain/alpine plant biology
- Experience in mountain ecosystem assessment
- Proficiency in field research tools
- Demonstrated participation in at least one ecology scientific project within the Carpathian region
- Minimum of 2 scientific articles published in the field of mountain or alpine plant biology
- Must hold a Bachelor's degree in Biology
- Must currently be enrolled as a PhD student
- 1 - 4 years of research experience
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-27 (Europe/Bucharest)
Interested candidates should submit their application materials via email to the designated contact address. Ensure the subject line references the position title. Prepare all requested documentation prior to the deadline.
- CV
- Proof of Bachelor's degree
- Proof of PhD enrollment
Contact
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