Joint Research Centre (JRC) is currently looking for someone to fill the position of the Scientific/Technical Project Officer, its for a contract agent in the context of the exploratory research project MAHONEY.
Project information:
This project will test a novel and innovative approach to help detect fraud in honey in the European market. It will combine high-resolution mapping of honeybee habitat suitability with advanced chemical analysis of honey, to identify regions and areas of production which are potentially more vulnerable to honey fraud.
Main activities:
- Mapping the habitat suitability of honey bee (Apis mellifera) based on high resolution environmental datasets
- Collecting data; Organizing data in GIS and the data analysis/modelling
- Developing a habitat suitability model
Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree (or equivalent) in Biology, Ecology, Biodiversity, Zoology or related field. As equivalent is considered a University degree giving access to doctoral studies and 5 years of research experience in a field relevant to the position.
- Knowledge in the ecology of honey bee (Apis mellifera) and in spatial data analysis (G.I.S.).
- Good oral and written communication skills in English (B2 level), knowledge of other languages an asset.
- Excellent record of research activities including publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
Indicative duration:
24 months
JRC Site Country:
Ispra, Italy
A detailed job description can be found here.