PhD student in in theoretical ecology

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology at Linköping Univertsity invites applications for a Doctoral Candidate position within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network ReDiLEEP (Using science-driven Response Diversity knowledge to Leverage Efficient Ecosystem Preservationand restoration). ReDiLEEP brings together leading universities, research institutes, and non-academic partners across Europe and beyond to advance response diversity research and translate new knowledge into ecosystem management, restoration, and biodiversity policy. The Doctoral Candidate will contribute to this effort by investigating the relationship between the structural organization of ecological networks and response diversity. Research Project DC1:   More information: https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/vacancies/29871   Your work assignments Carry out theoretical research on response diversity, ecological networks, and ecosystem stability using mathematical and computational approaches. Develop and implement computational models and analysis code for simulated and empirical ecological networks. Analyses and interpret results in close collaboration with empirical ecologists within the ReDiLEEP network. Conduct the research in accordance with the agreed research plan. Contribute actively to scientific discussions and collaborations within the research group and the wider ReDiLEEP network.Produce scientific publications and present your research at international conferences and network meetings. Participate actively in ReDiLEEP network training, secondments, dissemination, reporting, and cohort activities.

As a PhD student, you devote most of your time to doctoral studies and the research projects of which you are part. Your work may also include teaching or other departmental duties, up to a maximum of 20 per cent of full-time. Secondments and Network Training The position includes 7 months of planned secondments: 3 months at University of Namur: Integrating network group structure with trait theory 3 months at Cardiff University: Bridging network models and interaction experiments 1 month at Lutra Interactive: Development of interactive visualization of key results

Your qualifications The candidate must have Graduated at Master’s level in ecology, biology, applied mathematics, computational science, data science or completed courses with a minimum of 240 credits, at least 60 of which must be in advanced courses in ecology, biology, applied mathematics, computational science, data science. Alternatively, you have gained essentially corresponding knowledge in another way. Strong interest in theoretical ecology, ecological networks, response diversity, ecosystem stability, and mathematical and computational modelling. Experience with scientific programming, quantitative analysis, or computational modelling, preferably using R, Python, C++, or comparable tools. Interest in ecological modelling, network analysis, dynamical systems, and linking theoretical approaches with empirical ecological data. Ability to work independently while contributing constructively to an international, interdisciplinary doctoral network. Excellent written and spoken English and strong scientific writing skills.

Experience with ecological modelling, ecological network analysis, dynamical systems, community ecology, or working with empirical biodiversity data is an advantage. A letter of intent should be attached to the application to support the above mentioned experiences and interests. MSCA Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network eligibility requirements at the recruitment date: Applicants must not already hold a doctoral degree. Applicants must be doctoral candidates and be enrolled, or eligible to be enrolled, in a doctoral programme at Linköping University Applicants must work full-time and exclusively for the ReDiLEEP project during the appointment, in accordance with the applicable MSCA rules. Mobility rule: applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity, such as work or studies, in Sweden for more than 12 months during the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date. Exceptions to the mobility rule apply for compulsory national service, refugee status, and temporary protection.

Your workplace More information: https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/vacancies/29871   What We Offer More information: https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/vacancies/29871   The employment     When taking up the post, you will be admitted to the program for doctoral studies. More information about the doctoral studies at each faculty is available at https://liu.se/en/research/doctoral-studies The employment has a duration of normally four years’ full-time equivalent. Extension of employment up to five years is based on the degree of teaching and institutional assignment. Further extensions may be granted in exceptional circumstances. You will initially be employed for one year, after which your employment will be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time, depending on your progress through the study plan.  Salary and employment benefits More information: https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/vacancies/29871 Union representatives https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/hjalp%20for%20sokande. Application procedure     Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than 5 October 2026. Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.   We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody's equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: https://liu.se/en/article/lika-villkor/.     We look forward to receiving your application!       Linköping university has framework agreements and wishes to decline direct contacts from staffing- and recruitment companies as well as vendors of job advertisements.