Key responsibilities:

1. Collaborate in building, evaluating and delivering global integrated models within the ARIES platform;
2. Collaborate in building, evaluating and delivering the main types of U.N. System of Environmental-Economic Accounts ecosystem accounts (extent / condition/ services physical / services monetary) using the ARIES platform.
3. Collaborate in developing new Natural Capital Accounting dedicated toolboxes within the ARIES platform.
4. Assist and teach in training and educational activities connected with Natural Capital Accounting and the ARIES project, including worldwide case studies;
5. Publish high-impact, peer-reviewed research in international scientific journals in natural resource economics and environmental decision-making.

Main requirements:

1. The applicant must have a degree in ecology, geography, economics, engineering, or other fields of relevance to ecosystem services and Natural Capital Accounting. A strong background in computational modelling is required, along with working knowledge of GIS and OGC standards.
2. Expertise in environmental-economic accounting and ecosystem accounting, familiarity with frameworks such as the System of National Accounts (SNA). Familiarity with the System of Environmental Economic Accounting (SEEA) Experimental Ecosystem Accounting.
3. The applicant must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent written and oral command of English is required. An ability to work in teams and experience in the use of collaborative software platforms and distributed version control systems are necessary.

What we offer:

• A labour contract in line with the candidate’s skills and experiences, including full social benefits.
• A stimulating work environment in the context of the innovative Integrated Modelling research line within BC3.
• 30 days of vacations per year beyond festivities.
• Flexible working hours and partial teleworking.
• Relocation assistance.
• The thriving urban environment of Bilbao and the spectacular nature of the Basque Country.

Term of contract

The position will be for a period of 2 years (with possible extension)

Salary

The position will carry competitive salary, matching the academic and professional profile of the applicant, and excellent work conditions.

Location

Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3), Biscay (Spain).