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Postdoc (f/m/x) Biodiversity and Health

• Quantitative analyses, empirical work and conceptual synthesis in the fields of biodiversity and human health
• Application of statistical approaches to data integration and systematic evaluation of heterogeneous biodiversity and health data, including citizen science data and epidemiological health cohort data
• Empirical and experimental research on nature-based social prescribing programmes of health interventions
• Active collaboration with NGOs, agencies and other stakeholders at local, national and international level
• Development of scientific collaborations and attraction of third-party project funding
• Co-supervision of PhD students and MSc/BSc students
• Publication of results in international peer reviewed journals and presentation at conferences

• The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
• The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
• First-class integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
• Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
• Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
• Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office'
• Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
• A workplace in a vibrant region with a high quality of life and social and cultural diversity

• Completed PhD degree in biology, ecology, psychology or health sciences ideally coupled with experience in the field of biodiversity research; good publication record
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; proficiency in advanced statistical methods
• Experience in conducting and analysing surveys; experience with psychological tests
• Experience in analysis of epidemiological health cohort data desirable
• Experience in database management, scientific programming (R) and data visualization
• Interest to work in an interdisciplinary team and ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders essential; Experience in organizing workshops desirable
• Experience in third-party project acquisition, project management and successful implementation desirable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; German desirable
• Excellent team player; high motivation and good organisational skills
• Attracted by the opportunity to develop a scientific research program in our department