We are offering a 12 months (more likely 18 months) postdoc opportunity
in marine benthic ecology at the French Institute for the Exploration of
the Sea (IFREMER), Laboratory of Benthic Ecology.
Title: Structure and changes in shallow benthic populations of Brittany
coast,in relation to environmental parameters
Scientific contact: [email protected]
Abstract
Brittany shallow coastal bottoms are characterised by a large diversity
of soft-bottom communities. Among many habitats of interest, maerl
habitat is well-known and has a recognized biological and heritage
value, while Haploops habitats are less studied but tend to spread over
larger areas. The aim of this postdoc will be : (1) to characterize the
spatial patterns of the main soft-bottom benthic communities in relation
to environmental parameters originated from existing numerical models,
(2)to compare current vs. historic distributions of benthic communities
either locally (e.g. at the scale of the bay) or regionally (e.g. at the
scale of South Brittany) and (3) to seek environmental parameters
combinations that best explain the distribution of target habitats such
as maerl habitat (as a primary producer model) or Haploops habitat (as a
suspension-feeder model). This investigation is part of a larger
environmental effort designed to better understand and manage
benthic habitats using relevant tools.
Keywords: soft-bottom benthic communities, maerl habitat, Haploops
habitat, spatial structure, environmental parameters, numerical models,
South Brittany.
Academic training and specific skills
- Ph. D. in marine ecology
- good skill in statistical analysis
- good knowledge in benthic invertebrates and biological trait analyses
Do not hesitate to contact us for further details.
Please send a vita and a quick description of research interests to
[email protected]
