Postdoc position (vegetation modeller)

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate (obtained max. 6 years ago. This term of 6 years is determined by the date written on the above-mentioned required diploma).
• A Ph D degree in a relevant field (such as Bio-Engineering, Physics, Geosciences, Environmental sciences, Computer Science Engineering)
• Knowledge of software development is required: fluent in programming with FORTRAN or C++, and postprocessing languages (Matlab, R, python)
• Familiar with the linux/unix environment and handling large (remote sensing) datasets.
• A good command of English, both written and oral demonstrated by good-quality publications in scientific journals and conferences
• Motivation to write high-level scientific publications
• Willingness to collaborate and be a team player with good communication skills
• A keen interest in tropical forest ecology. A background in this field is an asset
• Experience with vegetation modelling, Earth system modelling, or remote sensing is a plus

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration with a maximum term of 2 years.With potential prolongation.
• Your contract will start on 1/01/2025 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1. Click here for more information about our salary scales. Or an international postdoctoral scholarship (both options result in a similar monthly net salary).
• The successful candidate will be based in Ghent, but will have the opportunity to visit partner groups in Europe (e.g. LSCE, France) and North America (e.g. Harvard and Boston University), and to join dedicated field campaigns in Central Africa
• Collaboration in a young and dynamic international scientific team
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers.. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format.
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results, …