We are seeking a modelling scientist with expertise in analysis and modelling of biodiversity and ecosystem futures, project and proposal development, networking and collaboration, and team support.

The scientist will work within UNEP-WCMC’s Science Programme which aims to enhance the scientific quality of the Centre’s work through research, training, and partnership development. The main purpose of the job is to contribute to a programme of work focussed on the analysis and modelling of biodiversity and drivers of change. The post holder will provide cutting-edge and novel technical expertise in delivering and expanding the Centre’s work on futures modelling and supporting a range of projects and project development opportunities. The postholder will be expected to try to integrate this work across the Centre, contributing to the Centre’s modelling portfolio. S/he will support relevant staff and projects focussing on marine, freshwater and/or terrestrial ecosystems.

The modelling scientist will be engaged in opportunity development, network building and team mentoring. The preferred candidate will focus on futures modelling for the assessment of biodiversity, human pressures, and ecosystem services, interacting externally with initiatives in the biodiversity, modelling and scenarios world.

As well as the skills outlined above, the scientist should have some experience in developing, applying, and understanding broad modelling approaches, and experience with any of the following: ecological/ecosystem models, model-data integration, climate or hydrological models and land-/sea-use or other biodiversity pressures models.

Please note – We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.