The Human and Biodiversity lab at the Technion supports applications for independent postdoc funding on any topic related to the wide and interdisciplinary socio-ecological research we conduct in our lab. For instance, urban ecology, environmental psychology, nature-based Solutions, agroecology, road ecology, ecological corridors and connectivity, invasion biology and conservation planning.
There are many opportunities for funding that can support independent postdocs, for example, through Technion postdoctoral research fellows, Zukerman, Lady Davis Foundation, Rothschild, Fulbright, ISF, Euro-tech, or Azrieli.
Please reach out if you’re interested in applying to one of these programs and joining our lab.
You are welcome to contact our Lab manager Dr. Ronit Cohen at ronitco@technion.ac.il
Postdoc Position on Optimizing Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Cities
Join the Human and Biodiversity (HUB) lab at the Technion Institute of Technology and contribute to an innovative ERC-funded project, “Niche4NbS,” led by Prof. Assaf Shwartz. We’re looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher with a strong background in spatial modeling, ideally with experience in systematic conservation planning or optimization modeling, to explore the complex interplay between social and ecological outcomes of Nature-based Solutions (NbS). Urbanization presents pressing environmental challenges, and NbS offer a promising approach to enhance human well-being and ecological balance. However, current methods often overlook the complex and sometimes conflicting outcomes of NbS. Building on extensive ecological and social data collected in this project, this 2-year position seeks to explore the intricate trade-offs and synergies between social and ecological outcomes of NbS. The postdoc will need to adapt systematic conservation planning principles, employ modeling approaches, and develop a user-friendly decision support tool to optimize NbS scenarios for multiple benefits. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, demonstrate strong quantitative analysis and modeling skills, and have proficiency in optimization methods and spatial data analysis. Effective collaboration, project management, and a commitment to scientific advancement are essential. Don’t miss the opportunity to drive innovation in Nature-based Solutions and contribute to resilient cities supporting biodiversity and human well-being! Submit your application by May 31, 2025, and join us in shaping sustainable urban planning. More details can be found here
You are welcome to contact our Lab manager Dr. Ronit Cohen at ronitco@technion.ac.il
PhD Positions
