Biosphere Program on RTP 2 (TV channel in Portugal) addressing issues related to Tropical Ecology and Biodiversity. Miguel Araújo refers to some of the major threats to these systems and the regularities regarding trophic structures that are being investigated in the laboratory. https://www.rtp.pt/play/p12688/biosfera . . . [ Read More ]
We invite projects for FCT PhD scholarships
The Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology annually offers PhD scolarships spanning up to four years, covering all scientific disciplines. The 2024 application period opens on March 14th and closes on April 18th. We invite aspiring early career researchers interested in these studentships to reach out. FCT expects prospective applicants to write a short research proposal and identify . . . [ Read More ]
Team: Luís Camacho
Meet Luís who was recently hired as post doctoral researcher in the Araújo Lab at the MNCN-CSIC. Can you share a bit about your academic and research background? At the core, I am a naturalist. I have used knowledge on biodiversity and natural history to address a variety of questions in ecology and biogeography—primarily with extensive work in the field. My research involves a variety of . . . [ Read More ]
Team: Salvador Herrando Pérez
Meet Salvador who was recently hired as Araújo Lab Manager at the MNCN-CSIC. Can you share a bit about your academic and research background? I owe my interest in biodiversity to my parents. As I child, I fondly remember fishing and hunting with my dad, and watching wildlife documentaries on telly, admiring Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente and Jacques Cousteau. I hold a BSc in Biology . . . [ Read More ]
Seminar: Global ocean biogeography – latitude, depth, climate change, 20 oC Effect
On February 27th at 12:00 PM in the "Salon de Actos" at the "Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales", we will be hosting a special seminar featuring Marc Costello recent work on global ocean biogeography. All invited. Below, you can find the title, summary, and a brief biographical note about the speaker. Global ocean biogeography -- latitude, depth, climate change, 20 oC Effect The extent . . . [ Read More ]
Talk: Self-organized patterns in biogeography
Miguel B. Araújo gave his inaugural speech as corresponding member of the Lisbon Academy of Sciences entitled "Emergence of Self-Organised Patterns in Bigeography". The talk can be visualised (in Portuguese) in following link in youtube (starting at minute 7:10 up until minute 49:04 followed by discussion). Araújo's talk at Lisbon Academy of Sciences . . . [ Read More ]
Position available: PhD candidate in Environmental History of Natural Areas in Spain
Candidate Profile: Educational Background: Candidates should have relevant Bachelor- or Masters-level degree in the fields of history, journalism, biology, forestry, environmental sciences, or related disciplines. Technical Proficiency: Excellent writing and communications skills, experience for searching out and extracting evidence from archival records. Teamwork and Communication: . . . [ Read More ]
Research position in biodiversity informatics
Title of Position: Researcher in Biodiversity Informatics Candidate Profile: Educational and Research Expertise: Candidates should possess relevant PhD-level expertise in the fields of computer and data science, database management and modelling, with application to ecology and/or environmental sciences. Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in R (and/or Matlab or Julia) and . . . [ Read More ]
Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Conservation Science
Credits: CCO Public Domain Title of Position: Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Conservation Science Candidate Profile: Educational and Research Expertise: Candidates should possess a PhD in ecology, marine biology, oceanography, or related fields. A strong publication record in spatial conservation prioritization, particularly of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), is . . . [ Read More ]
Novel approach to deciphering ecological interactions
Visual representation of a network of co-occurrence and the corresponding network of biotic interactions A new study led by researchers at Miguel B. Araújo Lab has pioneered a method for interpreting the complex network of species interactions within ecosystems. Their findings, published today in Nature Ecology and Evolution, offer a significant breakthrough in ecological research, showcasing a . . . [ Read More ]