LifeWatchPlus Call for research grant “fundraising” at Unisalento

The University of Salento published a call for a research fellowship entitled “Analysis of national and international sources of funding of the National Hub on biodiversity and ecosystems” for LifeWatch Italy in the framework of the LifeWatch PLUS and CIR01_0028 projects (Scientific advisor, Prof. Alberto Basset)
Deadline: 17-01-2022

Required educational qualifications: Master’s degree or equivalent or equivalent in biology, natural sciences, sciences and technologies for the environment and the territory, mathematics, economic sciences, political sciences, public administration sciences, economic sciences for the environment and culture, economic-business sciences with at least three years of proven research experience on topics consistent with those of the call for applications carried out in the priority areas identified within the National Strategy of Intelligent Specialization (https://bit.ly/2ULo25M ) and the MUR programming for the research in the period 2014-2020 (https://bit.ly/2SoEZl9).

Skills required:

-Experience in fundraising, knowledge of national, European and international research funding schemes, particularly in the area of research on biodiversity and ecosystems, and portfolio of projects successfully applied to competitive calls;

-Excellence in writing and editing and fluency in spoken English (level C1) and excellent command of written and spoken Italian;

-Proven organizational, management and communication skills, excellent teamwork skills and in international and multi-language contexts.

The following will also be evaluated:

a) specialist knowledge/skills and relevant for the achievement of the objectives that the Research Infrastructure intends to achieve b) relevance of the activity carried out in the last 2 years with the priority areas identified within the National Strategy of Intelligent Specialization (SNSI) and the ministerial planning for research in the period 2014-2020;c) previous collaborations with public and private scientific institutions.

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LifeWatchPlus Call for applications “geospatial models” at Unisalento

The University of Salento has published a call for application for a research grant entitled, “Development of geospatial models supporting web services for the study of biodiversity and ecosystem change scenarios” within Lifewatch Italia and PON Lifewatchplus and CIR01_0028 (Scientific Manager Prof. Alberto Basset).

Duration: 12 months (extendable or renewable for a maximum of 3 years)

The principal investigator is Prof. Alberto Basset.

Applications close 02/12/2021.

Criteria of evaluation:

  1. Proven knowledge of ecological theory at the community and ecosystem level and of the statistical and modeling approaches for the geo-spatial analysis of biodiversity and ecosystem services and their temporal variation;
  2. Experience of many years of research on topics related to those of the call;
  3. Proven experience in the participation / direction of competitive projects on topics related to
    those of the call;
  4. Knowledge of open access digital archives for research products (publications, data, software,
    etc.) and knowledge of the Open Science paradigm (https://ec.europa.eu/research/openscience/index.cfm) and the FAIR principles (https://www.go-fair.org/fair-principles/), with particular reference to those consistent with the specific theme of the research in question;
  5. Knowledge of the procedures for the harmonization of data and metadata, as well as the principles and validation technologies to check and / or declare compliance of harmonized data and metadata with respect to applicable specifications;
  6. Knowledge of the main techniques of statistical analysis and modeling;
  7. Knowledge of written and spoken English.

The following skills will also be evaluated:

a) knowledge / specialist skills acquired and relevant to the achievement of the objectives that the Research Infrastructure intends to achieve
b) relevance of the activity carried out in the last 2 years with the priority areas identified within the National Strategy of Intelligent Specialization (SNSI) and the ministerial planning for research in the period 2014-2020;
c) previous collaborations with public and private scientific institutions.

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LifeWatchPlus Call for applications “Harmonization of vertebrate fauna data” at UniSalento

The University of Salento has published a call for applications for a research grant entitled “Harmonization of vertebrate fauna data and organization patterns analysis of terrestrial and aquatic guilds related to climate change” within LifeWatch Italy in the framework of the LifeWatchPlus and CIR01_0028 projects (Scientific Adviser, Prof. Alberto Basset).

The fellowship lasts for 12 months (extendable or renewable for a maximum of 3 years).

The deadline for applications is 02/12/2021.

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Minimum admission requirements:

1) Degree (course of study lasting at least four years, provided by the teaching systems to DM 03/11/1999, n. 509), Master’s degree (art. 3, paragraph 1, letter b, DM 03/11/2009, n. 509; Art. 3, paragraph 1, letter b, DM 22/10/2004, n. 270). The Selection Committee, for the sole purpose of selection for which it was established, recognizes the equivalence of the qualification (degree and / or PhD) obtained abroad.

Qualifications: PhD within the thematics referred to the call or master’s degree or equivalent in biology, physics, chemical sciences, natural sciences, forestry or environmental sciences, geological sciences and technologies, sciences and technologies for the environment and the territory, mathematics, statistical sciences, with at least three years of proven research experience on topics related to those of the call and activity carried out in the priority areas indicated within the National Strategy of Intelligent Specialization (https://bit.ly/2ULo25M) and the MUR programming for research in the period 2014-2020 (https: // bit.ly / 2SoEZl9).

Criteria of evaluation:

  1. Proven knowledge of ecological theory at the community and ecosystem level. Experience of many years of research in the organization and conservation of the biodiversity of the fauna of vertebrates and biogeographical distribution patterns;
  2. Proven experience in the participation / direction of competitive projects on topics related to those of the call;
  3. Knowledge of open access digital archives for research products (publications, data, software, etc.) and knowledge of the Open Science paradigm (https://ec.europa.eu/research/openscience/index.cfm) and the FAIR principles (https://www.go-fair.org/fair-principles/), with particular reference to those consistent with the specific theme of the research in question;
  4. Knowledge of the procedures for the harmonization of data and metadata, as well as the principles and validation technologies to check and / or declare compliance of harmonized data and metadata with respect to applicable specifications;
  5. Knowledge of the main techniques of statistical analysis and modeling;
  6. Knowledge of written and spoken English.

The following skills will also be evaluated:
a) knowledge / specialist skills acquired and relevant to the achievement of the objectives that the Research Infrastructure intends to achieve;
b) relevance of the activity carried out in the last 2 years with the priority areas identified within the National Strategy of Intelligent Specialization (SNSI) and the ministerial planning for research in the period 2014-2020;
c) previous collaborations with public and private scientific institutions.

LifeWatchPlus Call for applications “energy characteristics and behaviour of space use” Unisalento

The University of Salento has published a call for applications for a research grant entitled, “Harmonization of data on the energy characteristics and behaviour of use of space for individuals, populations and species”within Lifewatch Italia and PON LifewatchPlus and CIR01_0028 projects.

Duration: 12 months (extendable or renewable for a maximum of 3 years)

Principal investigator Prof. Alberto Basset.

Applications close 02/12/2021

Criteria of evaluation:

  1. Proven knowledge of ecological theory at the community and ecosystem level, with particular reference to metabolic theory, niche theory and optimal foraging. Experience of many years of research in the area of metabolic and behavioral responses, in the spatial use of trophic resources, at different levels of ecological organization;
  2. Proven experience in the participation / direction of competitive projects on topics related to those of the call;
  3. Knowledge of open access digital archives for research products (publications, data, software, etc.) and knowledge of the Open Science paradigm (https://ec.europa.eu/research/openscience/index.cfm) and the FAIR principles (https://www.go-fair.org/fair-principles/), with particular reference to those consistent with the specific theme of the research in question;
  4. Knowledge of the procedures for the harmonization of data and metadata, as well as the
    principles and validation technologies to check and / or declare compliance of harmonized
    data and metadata with respect to applicable specifications;
  5. Knowledge of the main techniques of statistical analysis and modeling;
  6. Knowledge of written and spoken English.

The following skills will also be evaluated:
a) knowledge / specialist skills acquired and relevant to the achievement of the objectives that the Research Infrastructure intends to achieve;
b) relevance of the activity carried out in the last 2 years with the priority areas identified within the National Strategy of Intelligent Specialization (SNSI) and the ministerial planning for research in the period 2014-2020;
c) previous collaborations with public and private scientific institutions.

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LifeWatchPlus Call for applications at University of Bologna

The University of Bologna has opened the call for applications to the research fellowship Harmonization of morpho-functional and ecological traits to study response patterns of plants to global changes for LifeWatch Italy in the framework of the LifeWatchPlus and CIR01_0028 projects.

Scientific Supervisor: Prof. Alessandro Chiarucci

Duration: 12 months (renewable for 12 more)

Deadline: 15/11/2021

Requirements for candidacy:
Master Degree / specialist or old system or equivalent in biology, physics, chemical sciences, natural sciences, forestry and environmental sciences and technologies, geological sciences and technologies, environmental and territorial sciences and technologies, mathematics, statistical sciences with at least three years of proven research experience on coherent topics with those of the announcement or research PhD on topics consistent with those of the call. with appropriate scientific and professional curriculum.

Competences/requirements laid down for candidates:
1. Research PhD on topics consistent with those of the call;
2. 3 years of experience in activities carried out in the priority areas identified within the National Strategy of Intelligent Specialization (https://bit.ly/2ULo25M) and the MUR programming for research in the period 2014-2020 (https://bit.ly/2SoEZI9);
3. Previous collaborations with public and private scientific institutions;
4. Proven research and development activity in the field of biodiversity informatics, ecoinformatics, or other areas of integration between biodiversity research to the management, development, analysis and synthesis of plant biodiversity data, with particular regard to these of species distribution;
5. Knowledge of opern access digital archives for research products (publications, data, software, etc.) and knowledge of the Opern Science paradigm (https://ec.europa.eu/research/openscience/index.cfm) and the FAIR principles (https://www.go-fair.org/fair-principles/);
6. Knowledge of the procedures for harmonizing data and metadata;
7. Knowledge of the main statistical analysis and modeling techniques;
8. Knowledge of written and spoken English.

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LifeWatch ERIC: job opportunities at Service Centre in Lecce

LifeWatch ERIC is looking for a web portal developer to work on the Service Centre in Lecce –
Are you qualified in computer science and are you familiar with web services? Experience working with Python, NodeJS and JavaScript desirable. JAVA and PHP frameworks. Experience with HTML/HTML5, CSS, jQuery. Work with a variety of relational databases (MS SQL Server, MySQL, Virtuoso, MongoDB), operating systems (Linux, Windows, iOS, Android), and modern UI frameworks (jQuery and similar products) Experience with GitHub. Experience with Docker?

Read the news below: http://lifewatch.eu/download/34_servco_scwebportaldeveloper/

LifeWatch Italy supports SItE 2021 Congress

From 25 – 27 October, the Italian Society of Ecology and the Italian University of Salento are organising the XXX Congress of the Italian Society of Ecology (SItE), with the support of LifeWatch Italy.

The initiative will take place on the Microsoft Teams platform, with free access and mandatory registration.

The Congress will be divided into round tables and sessions, following the topic “Ecology for an ecological transition”, and will address the theoretical, experimental and methodological bases of ecology, taking into account the challenges of the Green Deal, the Ecological Transition and the 2030 SDGs.

The round tables will be attended by international experts, who will discuss issues such as managing chemical impact on the health of ecosystems, ecosystem services for human wellbeing, and fostering climate resilience through landscape ecology.

During the event, the winners of three awards will be announced: the Luigi & Francesca Brusarosco Prize and the Antonio Moroni Prize, both to be given to young researchers in Environmental Sciences, with the chance to study and work abroad in a research centre for 3 – 6 months, and the Giuseppe Montalenti & Riccardo Cattaneo Veietti Prize, which recognises members of the Italian Society of Ecology at the start of their career.

For information: https://www.congresso.ecologia.it/

LifeWatch at the 30th Festival of the Sea Gallipoli, Italy 21 – 24 October

From 21 – 24 October, the Italian city of Gallipoli will host the 30th Convention of the Sea, organised by MareAmico, with the patronage of the Italian National Research Council and the contribution of several LifeWatch ERIC experts, scientists and representatives. This edition, which will be held in-person in compliance with anti-Covid regulations, will be based on the topic “Recognition and protection of the sea and marine resource management”.

With a range of activities taking place, the goal of the event is to raise awareness among institutions (European Union, competent ministries, Puglia Region and local authorities) on the importance of ocean resources and their management. The round tables will be attended by international experts, who will participate in debates on this edition’s issues and topics.

Among the moderators of the event is Alberto Basset, Director of LifeWatch ERIC’s Service Centre, Manager of the LifeWatch Italy JRU (Joint Research Unit), and member of the Festival’s Organising Committee. On 23 October, during the round table “Alien Species: from threat to opportunity, the case studies of LifeWatch ERIC on the invasive blue crab (Callinectes sapidus)”, Christos Arvanitidis, LifeWatch ERIC CEO, and Juan Miguel González-Aranda, LifeWatch ERIC CTO, will present the results of the infrastructure’s Internal Joint Initiative on the theme of non-indigenous and invasive species. The work will be summed up in a report, which is going to be discussed in plenary assemblies and further worked on by the MareAmico Scientific Committee. This final document should represent the groundwork for subsequent deliberative and operational decisions.

Recreational and educational areas will be set up for younger participants, who will have the opportunity to participate in activities aimed at raising awareness on environmental issues, mainly concerning marine resources and fishing. Participants and tourists gathering at the stands will get the chance to witness the fish landing, and will be invited to enjoy the festival’s cooking events, using local products.

LifeWatchPlus Call for research grant “fundraising” at Unisalento

The University of Salento opened the call for applications for the LifeWatchPlus CIR01_00028 project. This call is for a research grant in SSD BIO / 07 entitled, “Analysis of the national and international funding sources for the National hub on biodiversity and ecosystems”. The grant lasts 12 months and be extended for additional 12 months.

The principal investigator is Prof. Alberto Basset.

Applications close 15/09/2021.

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Research fellowships and grants in LifeWatch Italy

CNR, INFN, University of Bologna and University of Salento opened a series of vacancies as part of the  “PNIR – National Programme for Research Infrastructures” Reinforcement of human capital of research infrastructures, LifeWatchPlus CIR01_00028 project.

Find below the positions currently open and click on the links for more information and application instructions.

InstitutionTitleDurationDeadlinePlaceInfo
University of SalentoHarmonization of data on the energy characteristics and behaviour of use of space for individuals, populations and speciesMax. 3 yy15/09/2021LecceClick
University of SalentoDevelopment and management of cloud and HPC infrastructuresMax. 3 yy15/09/2021LecceClick
University of SalentoDevelopment of geospatial models supporting web services for the study of biodiversity and ecosystem change scenariosMax. 3 yy15/09/2021LecceClick
University of SalentoSemantic technologies for biodiversity and ecosystem research to support the LifeWatchPLUS distributed Data Center and the LifeWatch ERIC communityMax. 3 yy15/09/2021LecceClick
University of SalentoAnalysis of the national and international funding sources for the National hub on biodiversity and ecosystems (Research grant)Max. 2 yy15/09/2021LecceClick