Organisation/Company: CNRS
Department: Station d'Ecologie Théorique et Expérimentale
Research Field: Biological sciences, Environmental science
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country: France
Application Deadline: 9 Dec 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 35
Offer Starting Date: 3 Mar 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Despite the implementation of international agreements in support of biodiversity and climate preservation, the effectiveness of government actions remains limited, as sustainability goals have not been achieved. How can this trend be reversed? Through a recent meta-analysis of 206 studies, we demonstrated that a sense of belonging to the natural world—known as Human-Nature Connectedness (HNC)—is a promising leverage point for fostering a sustainable relationship between humans and nature, as it is positively linked to human health and ecosystem health (Barragan-Jason et al., 2021). The goal of this project is to better understand the practices that influence HNC and their effects on human health (well-being, physical health) and ecosystem health (environmental conservation status, pro-environmental actions).
The findings from this work will support the development, validation, and dissemination of programs, tools, and educational resources for raising awareness, aimed at communities and government and non-governmental organizations. At the intersection of psychology, health, ecology, and conservation, this interdisciplinary project will help determine and validate the effectiveness of simple nature-based solutions to preserve life while improving human well-being and health.
The candidate will study how HNC can be maintained or improved over a lifetime by evaluating the impact of existing ecology awareness programs on HNC. This will be achieved through a meta-experimental approach in collaboration with a network of non-academic stakeholders (involving 80 environmental education and health practitioner organizations).
This objective will allow for investigating the causal relationship between an "increase in HNC" and improvements in "human well-being and environmental protection/respect." Additionally, this doctoral research will characterize and clarify the factors (e.g., biodiversity levels, practices, age, interaction effects) that can enhance or maintain HNC, human health, and environmental health.
The project is funded and conducted as part of the ANR BIOLINK project and will be supervised by Gladys Barragan-Jason. The candidate will be based at SETE in Moulis.
Responsibilities
Collect and analyze behavioral data
Develop a web platform for online data collection, analysis, and visualization
Conduct multivariate statistical analyses, meta-analyses, and manage large databases
Write scientific articles and present at national and international conferences
The candidate will join a stimulating intellectual environment at SETE, located at the foot of the Pyrenees (1.5 hours south of Toulouse). The research will be conducted in collaboration with an interdisciplinary consortium of partners.
Qualifications
Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools and spatial statistics
Strong skills in mathematics, cognitive sciences, and conservation
Mastery of R programming and GIS
Familiarity with literature on conservation, human-nature connection, climate change, and climate change adaptation
Effective communication skills in both English and French
Ability to manage a network of external collaborations (organizing training seminars, tracking, and maintaining partnerships)
Excellent communication skills are essential, as the research findings are intended to engage local and international stakeholders, including governments and NGOs
Database management experience
Published research in peer-reviewed scientific journals, primarily in English
The selected candidate must have completed a PhD in ecology, psychology, or conservation biology.
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