Bozen/Bolzano
full-time
Institute for Alpine Environment
The Institute for Alpine Environment conducts problem-oriented research on mountain ecosystems, with a focus on landscape ecology, global change, biodiversity, ecosystem services, and sustainable development. The Biodiversity Monitoring South Tyrol (BMS) is a long-term biodiversity monitoring program that provides essential scientific knowledge to support evidence-based decision-making in spatial planning, agriculture, and nature conservation. The program surveys plant and animal groups that are particularly sensitive to climate and land-use change across 320 terrestrial sampling sites distributed throughout South Tyrol (7,400 km²), representing the region's broad diversity of habitats. Bird communities are monitored using standardized point counts complemented by passive acoustic recording devices. Further information is available at biodiversity.eurac.edu. In addition to BMS, the Institute is actively involved in several national and international research projects on passive acoustic monitoring of birds. To support the Biodiversity Monitoring South Tyrol (BMS) program and related bird research projects, we are seeking a Junior Researcher to contribute to bird monitoring activities, including both expert-based field surveys and automated bioacoustic monitoring, as well as data management and database organization. The successful candidate will have experience in bird identification through visual observations and vocalizations, as well as familiarity with passive acoustic monitoring techniques and bioacoustics recording devices. The position combines extensive fieldwork with data processing and analysis, offering the opportunity to work across a wide range of Alpine habitats.
Field surveys will take place throughout the Province of South Tyrol, Italy, from valley floors to high alpine environments. Intensive fieldwork is expected between April and July, including surveys at high elevations, while the period from autumn to spring will focus on acoustic data processing, bird sound identification, database management, and data analyses. The position is based in Bolzano/Bozen, Italy.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the interface of biodiversity monitoring, bioacoustics, and conservation science.
Tasks:
Classify and identify bird songs to automate their identification.
Conduct bird surveys in various landscapes using point count and automated recordings.
Data management, harmonization, and database import (field and recorded data).
Intensive fieldwork also in sometimes challenging environments and climates.
Organization of work in collaboration with both colleagues of the Institute of Alpine Environment and from other institutions.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology or environmental sciences.
Good knowledge of bird songs and species.
Experiences in monitoring birds (by means of point count and automated recordings).
Good Knowledge in AI and recorded data manipulation.
Good knowledge of R/Phyton language is advantageous.
Good knowledge of Audiomoth and/or Song Meter devices is advantageous.
Good English is mandatory (both writing and speaking).
Driving license “B”.
Willingness and suitability to work in alpine areas.
Good interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Efficient organization skills to manage fieldwork both autonomously and in collaboration with colleagues.
We offer:
Temporary contract for 1 year (with the possibility of prolongation up to two years) starting as soon as possible (full time).
Opportunity to work in a young interdisciplinary team.
Attractive living and working conditions (Great Place to Work©).
Gross annual salary ranging from 37.730,70 € to 42.305,40 €
Workplace location: Bolzano, viale Druso 1, 39100 Italy
Benefits and work-life balance: Eurac Research offers a welfare package designed to support employees’ well-being and work-life balance, contributing to a positive and inclusive working experience in an international research environment. The full and regularly updated list of benefits is available here .
Employment conditions:
Employment classification and applicable collective agreement: II level of the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement for the Tertiary/Commerce Sector
Gross Annual Salary range: the gross annual salary range is primarily linked to the advertised position, its requirements and expected level, and is defined according to Eurac Research’s internal remuneration framework. The candidate’s highest academic degree and any relevant professional experience documented in the CV are taken into account where applicable, but always within the salary range defined for the advertised position. The range also reflects whether the position is full-time or part-time.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application (CV, cover letter and further relevant documents) within 17.08.2026 .
Company :
Eurac Research
Location :
Bozen/Bolzano
Contact person : Matteo Anderle
Phone number : +39 0471 055 828
E-mail address : [email protected]