Postdoc Position on Optimizing Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Cities

Postdoc Position on Optimizing Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Cities: Join the Human and Biodiversity (HUB) lab at the Technion Institute of Technology and contribute to an innovative ERC-funded project, « Niche4NbS, » led by Prof. Assaf Shwartz. We’re looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher with a strong background in spatial modeling, ideally with experience in systematic conservation planning or optimization modeling to explore the complex interplay between social and ecological outcomes of Nature-based Solutions (NbS). Urbanization presents pressing environmental challenges, and NbS offer a promising approach to enhance human well-being and ecological balance. However, current methods often overlook the complex and sometimes conflicting outcomes of NbS. Building on extensive ecological and social data collected in this project, this 2-year position seeks to explore the intricate trade-offs and synergies between social and ecological outcomes of NbS. The postdoc will need to adapt systematic conservation planning principles, employ modeling approaches, and develop a user-friendly decision support tool to optimize NbS scenarios for multiple benefits. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, demonstrate strong quantitative analysis and modeling skills, and have proficiency in optimization methods and spatial data analysis. Effective collaboration, project management, and a commitment to scientific advancement are essential. Don’t miss the opportunity to drive innovation in Nature-based Solutions and contribute to resilient cities supporting biodiversity and human well-being! Submit your application by May 31, 2025, and join us in shaping sustainable urban planning.
More details can be found here https://shwartzlab.net.technion.ac.il/opportunities/
You are welcome to send an email to ronitco@technion.ac.il for any questions.