Research Associate (Forest Ecosystem Modeling) | Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin / wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role as a Research Associate at the Institute for Forest Protection focuses on enhancing the climate resilience of German forests through advanced ecological modeling within the crucial "ForestOvershoot" project. Day-to-day responsibilities involve developing and applying comprehensive workflows for process-based forest models, utilizing forest inventory and remote sensing data, and integrating climate scenarios. A key focus will be improving the representation of biotic disturbances, such as insects and pathogens, within these models to conduct robust historical and future simulations. The successful candidate will be responsible for harmonizing simulation analyses with project partners, publishing results in international journals, and presenting findings at conferences. This position is ideal for a candidate with a background in Data Science or Environmental Sciences (preferably with a PhD) who possesses strong programming skills (R, Python, C++) and experience in ecological system modeling, offering a unique opportunity to actively shape forest ecosystem strategies against climate change.