AvaJuça - Economic, Social and Ecological Assessment of the Juçara Palm Conservation Program in[...]

Offer Description

A postdoctoral position is available for a research project focused on optimizing the restoration of Juçara Palm (Euterpe edulis) populations in Protected Areas through the Pró-Jużara Program, using data on ecological interactions between the palm and fauna. The project will integrate data from field focal observations, camera traps, citizen science with community participation, and seed germination experiments. These data will be incorporated into population dynamics and species distribution models to improve seed‑sowing strategies, assess long‑term population sustainability, and support evaluations of cost‑effectiveness and cost–benefit of the program. The project also emphasizes social learning and community engagement in conservation.

Requirements: PhD completed; fluency in English; experience with qualitative methods; experience with and availability for fieldwork, in accordance with FAPESP regulations. The position is open to Brazilian an...