Deadline: 01 December 2026
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join ourresearch group at the University of Brescia and contribute to the development ofinnovative mechanistic models describing the population dynamics of invasivespecies and agricultural pests. The position is full-time and immediatelyavailable within an already funded and active research programme, offering theopportunity to contribute from the outset to ongoing national and Horizon Europeprojects.
The successful candidate will develop mechanistic and computational models,estimate biological parameters and functional relationships from experimentaland field data, design inference and uncertainty quantification methods, andimplement reproducible computational workflows. The research will support thedevelopment of decision-support tools for plant health, agriculturalsustainability, and environmental risk assessment.
The position involves close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team ofecologists, entomologists, statisticians, plant pathologists, and computerscientists,



as well as extensive interaction with Italian and internationaluniversities, research institutes, and public organizations throughcollaborative research projects and scientific networks.
Applicants should have a strong background in mathematical or computationalmodelling, quantitative ecology, statistics, applied mathematics, computerscience, or related disciplines. Experience in mechanistic modelling, parameterestimation, uncertainty analysis, and scientific programming (Python, R, MATLAB,C++, or similar) is highly desirable.
Biological invasions and emerging agricultural pests are among the greatestthreats to food security, biodiversity, and ecosystem resilience. Understandingand predicting the population dynamics of invasive species is essential fordeveloping sustainable management strategies and supporting evidence-baseddecision making. As the number and impact of invasive alien species continue toincreas

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