Bozen/Bolzano full-time Institute for Alpine Environment Tasks: - Conduct research on nature-based solutions, ecosystem services, and biodiversity in mountain social-ecological systems - Develop tools and methods to assess people’s benefits of human-nature interactions in mountain environments - Develop spatially explicit modelling approaches to map cultural ecosystem services as well as potential beneficiaries - Contribute to the development of spatially explicit scenarios of nature-based solutions, organizing workshops and interacting with local stakeholders - Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to identify and implement nature-based solutions - Participate in knowledge exchange activities, including publishing research papers, presenting at conferences, and engaging with policy communities Requirements: - Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field such as environmental sciences, landscape ecology, or geography, or equivalent - Proven experience in quantitative research methods, including spatial data analysis and modelling, statistical analysis, and proficiency in the relevant software tools - Strong understanding of mountain ecology, ecosystem services, biodiversity, including impacts, mitigation, and adaptation measures - Experience in participative methods, including workshops and surveys, stakeholder engagement processes and initiatives for the co-creation of knowledge - Excellent written and oral communication skills in German and English, Italian is an advantage, including the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to a diverse audience and to draft scientific articles - Good interpersonal and collaborative/organizational skills to integrate into an international working group and to interact with associated researchers from different institutions and countries, and with European and local stakeholders We offer: - A dynamic and collaborative research environment with opportunities to work on cutting-edge topics addressing global challenges - The position is offered for a period of 36 months with competitive salary and benefits package - Opportunities for professional development and career advancement - A surrounding offering a high quality of life How to apply: - Company: Eurac Research- Location: Bozen/Bolzano - Contact person: Uta Schirpke Phone number: 0471 055 337