The impact of human activities on the carbon cycling of Posidonia oceanica wrack along sandy shores from the surf zone to the beach

Position: Post-doctoral research appointment Institute: Zoological Station Anton Dohrn of Naples

Posted on: 14/04/2026 Elapsing!

Deadline: 24/04/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

05/BIOS-05 - Ecology

Description

The research project aims to understand how human activities related to coastalusage (tourism, coastal development) affect the cycling of carbon derived fromPosidonia oceanica wrack in sandy coastal areas. The Posidonia meadow in front ofthe beach will be also sampled, when present. The study area covers the coastlineof Liguria and Tuscany. Activities will include (i) fieldwork for monitoring andexperimental setup - snorkeling and scuba diving (max. 15 m) for data collection,(iv) laboratory work for sample preparation, and (v) data management andanalysis. This contract is linked to the INTERREG AMMIRARE project and involves collaboration with theEU Horizon AquaPLAN project. Basic knowledge of the following skills is required: (i) knowledge on organic carbon biogeochemistry; (ii) experience of field sampling and in situ experiments in the coastal zone; (iii)knowledge of the ecology of sandy beaches; (iv) experience in statistical analysison R.

Compensation

28,600 Euro

Job posting website

https://www.szn.it/index.php/it/bandi-e-concorsi/bandi-di-concorso/incarichi-post-doc/bandi-attivi

Number of positions

Maximum duration

15.0

Funding body

Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn

How to apply

ufficio.protocollo@cert.szn.it; stazione.zoologica@szn.it

Selection process

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Competition based on qualifications and interview. The assessment of the candidates will be conducted by a special jury, which will examine the qualifications and the performance of an interview aimed at ascertaining the candidate's professional expertise in scientific, as well as his attitude to carry out specific research subject of the application - Bachelor's degree under the previous system in accordance with the regulations prior to Ministerial Decree 509/99, or Master's degree (Ministerial Decree 5/5/2004) in Biological Sciences or similar or equivalent qualification obtained abroad;- PhD or equivalent qualification obtained in Italy or abroad, or possession of a scientific and professional curriculum suitable for carrying out research activities; - Knowledge of the English language.

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