Agroecology Specialist

Eurac Research, a leading private research centre in Bolzano, Italy, seeks a dedicated professional to contribute to two European-funded projects: RESPOnD and TRANSFOrm.

We are looking for an expert with a PhD degree in Ecology, Geography, Agronomy, Forestry, or Environmental Sciences to work on project activities, lead data collection and analysis, and report directly to the Principal Investigator. The ideal candidate will play a key role in stakeholder engagement processes and initiatives for co-creating knowledge, particularly in agroforestry systems and nature-based solutions.

1. Assess and monitor key indicator species (e.g., birds, pollinators) in agroforestry and vineyard systems.
2. Conduct comprehensive mapping of ecosystem services and benefits of agroforestry and vineyard systems, as well as climate-related threats.
3. Co-design and co-organise workshops and living labs with stakeholders to work on climate adaptation strategies.
4. Develop a digital learning environment for targeted capacity building.
5. Produce presentations, project outputs and reports, as well as scientific publications.

• PhD degree in a relevant field such as Ecology, Geography, Agronomy, Forestry, Environmental Sciences or a closely related discipline.
• Experience in biological monitoring and sustainable agroecological practices.
• Familiarity with Agroforestry, Nature-based Solutions (NbS), and Ecosystem Services (ES).
• Excellent communication skills in English (minimum level C1), Italian is an advantage.
• Good interpersonal and collaborative/organizational skills to integrate into an international working group.