Permanent contract | Belvaux

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The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

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To reinforce its applied research activities on biodiversity, LIST is offering a permanent position for a technician in ecological survey and monitoring. The successful candidate will join the Biodiversity Monitoring and Assessment (BIODIV) research group at LIST that focusses on innovating the way data is sampled in the field to evaluate the spatial and temporal dynamics of living organisms. As a national hub at the interface between the scientific community and decision/policy makers in Luxembourg, the BIODIV group is developing and making use of traditional and innovative approaches for sampling, collecting and analysing data on various living organisms for assessing their changing conservation status and dynamics.

How will you contribute?

We are looking for a skilled and highly motivated technician with experience in biodiversity inventories and sampling approaches to strengthen our fieldwork and laboratory capacities for ongoing projects on biodiversity monitoring and assessment in Luxembourg. He/she will be integrated in the BIODIV group whose biodiversity experts will share their knowledge and know-how with him/her.

You will be mainly in charge of:

·         Participating in R&D projects on biodiversity monitoring and assessment

·         Conducting operational lab/platform missions or tasks with autonomy

·         Performing routine and non-routine tasks (e.g., tests or experiments, fabrication of prototypes, collection of samples, programming, treatment of information, assist analytical tasks by filtering, cleaning, and recording data, etc.)

·         Preparing and participating to data acquisition and sample collection in the field for several taxa (e.g. plants, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, mammals), including invasive alien species

·         Handling and processing field samples in the lab (e.g. wildcat hairs, freshwater invertebrates, flying insects, water/soil samples)

·         Encoding, managing, and processing data (e.g. pictures-videos from camera traps, sounds from audio recorders)

·         Contributing to the development of innovative approaches for the processing and analysis of collected data and samples in different types of ecosystems

·         Participating to the development of prototype devices for automated biodiversity data acquisition

·         Preparing and regularly maintaining lab/platform tools, equipment, and installations, reporting the need for repair and specialized maintenance.

·         Documenting work through manuals, experiment sheets or reports, proposing adjustments to predefined documents to improve their quality.

·         Contributing to the preparation of technical reports, oral/poster presentations and scientific publications

·         Generating and protecting IP in the context of his/her activities (e.g., patents, licences)

·         Demonstrating a strong client-oriented approach.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education and experience

·         BSc degree in a relevant discipline such as environmental/biological/bioengineering sciences or equivalent, with at least five years of advanced/ technical professional experience in environmental or ecological monitoring and assessment.

·         Acquaintance with the implementation and development of biodiversity monitoring or assessment programmes

·         Experience with biodiversity field data collection and sampling methods and tools

·         Experience with laboratory work (e.g., handling field samples)

·         Good identification skills for some of the species/groups targeted by the biodiversity monitoring programmes in Luxembourg

·         Experience or strong interest in innovative approaches for biodiversity data collection and processing (e.g., camera traps, bioacoustics, artificial intelligence)

·         Strong work organisation skills and the capacity to plan work and establish priorities

·         Full autonomy on the execution of duties not requiring supervision

·         Driving license valid in Luxembourg and ease of use of vehicles in the field

Nice to have requirements:

·         Expertise in biodiversity data processing and analysis

·         Experience with GIS applications and/or data management software

·         Good skills in oral communication, an aptitude for scientific writing, and an interest in teamwork on multidisciplinary projects

Language skills

·         Good level in both written and spoken English. French or Luxembourgish would be an asset.

Your LIST benefits

·         An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects

·         Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society

·         Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do

·         An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas

·         Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills

·         Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce

·         Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions

·         Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science

·         32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance

·         Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

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Your application must include:

·         A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

·         Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above