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Ecological Modeller / Computational Biologist (m/f/d)

For 25 years now RIFCON GmbH is an independent scientific consulting company offering comprehensive professional services for the registration of synthetic and biological plant protection products. Our head office is located in Hirschberg near Heidelberg in Germany. About 200 employees offer services ranging from complete EU registration packages, general consultancy work to sophisticated GLP field studies and various combinations of these elements. Furthermore, we offer environmental planning and environmental monitoring including eDNA services.

For our Ecological Modelling and Statistics team, we are looking for an Ecological Modeler or Computational Biologist (full time).

These tasks are waiting for you

Application of ecological models (simulation / dynamic models) in the context of environmental risk assessments for various organism groups under chemical exposure
Design, implementation, documentation, and further development of ecological and ecotoxicological models
Analysis, summary and interpretation of model results
Scientific reporting and publication
Independent management of small- and medium-sized projects

You convince us with

Scientific background in natural sciences such as quantitative ecology, applied system science, biology, geoecology, or a similar discipline
Knowledge of a (high-level) programming language (e.g., R, Python)
Relevant experience in:
Developing, documenting and evaluating dynamic models
Application of mechanistic effect models in applied contexts, ideally in environmental risk assessment of chemicals
Reviewing and assessing data from studies and literature for use in modelling approaches
Analysis of ecological and/or ecotoxicological data, ideally with experience in advanced statistical and/or computational approaches
Project management skills
Excellent oral and written English skills
Ability to work on multiple projects in parallel
Self-motivated with the wish to work in a team
Enthusiasm to apply your skills and develop creative solutions for complex questions in environmental risk assessment

What we offer

An attractive working environment and multifaceted tasks
Friendly and open working atmosphere
To work as part of a dedicated international team of scientists and staff
Possibility of professional development and occupational education
An opportunity to expand your personal network in industry, science and regulatory bodies
High degree of project and self-responsibility
Home office and mobile work opportunities
Flexible working hours
Company health insurance (bKV)
Meal allowance
Support of Deutschland Ticket, employee parking spaces, Company bike leasing (Jobbike)
Employer childcare allowance
Individual ergonomic