We are seeking an experienced senior modelling scientist with expertise in analysis and modelling of biodiversity and ecosystem futures, project and proposal development, networking and collaboration, and staff support and development.

The scientist will work within UNEP-WCMC’s Science Innovation Area 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 lead 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 leadership 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 integrate this work across the Centre, developing and managing the futures modelling portfolio. S/he will support relevant staff and projects focussing on marine, freshwater and/or terrestrial ecosystems.

The senior modelling scientist will be engaged in opportunity development, network building and team development. S/he will act as the Centre’s technical lead on futures modelling for the assessment of biodiversity, human pressures, and ecosystem services, interacting externally with major initiatives in the biodiversity, modelling and scenarios world.

As well as the skills outlined above, the scientist should have 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.