A postdoctoral position is available in the MARICE research group at the University of Iceland in collaboration with the Marine Research Institute. The candidate will develop 3D indices of primary and secondary production in the mid-North Atlantic area using archived data, satellite information, 3D outputs on ocean conditions from CODE and modelling. The candidate will also collaborate with other scientists and students mapping and modelling the distribution of pelagic fish species in respond to environmental stimuli.
Qualifications: A PhD with a strong background in ecological modelling and use of satellite data;
excellent writing skills and evidence of developing publications based on individual research.
Competency in programming in R and experience with data management (for example MySQL) would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Closing Date: July 15th 2013, but position will remain open until filled. Further information on the
project, including how to apply can be found in the website
project, including how to apply can be found in the website