2 year postdoctoral fellow on improving tools for tropical butterfly identification and analysis Naturalis Biodiversity Center (Leiden, the Netherlands) is looking for a Postdoctoral fellow to work on South East Asian butterflies by turning collection knowledge into practical tools and outputs through machine-learning identification, data analysis, and ecological modelling. The successful candidate will become part of the NL Biodiversity and Society research group (led by Prof. Dr. Koos Biesmeijer). Direct supervision will be provided by Dr Thomas Wood and Dr Leon Marshall. Naturalis possesses one of the largest collections in the world of butterfly specimens from South East Asia, and this collection has been the focus of concentrated digitisation efforts during the past eight years, including specimen photography. This new project seeks to harness this dataset using machine learning in order to release this information and make it available for scientists and conservation biologists around the world. A contract (32-36 hours per week) for a period of one year, to be possibly extended with one year after successful evaluation. The desired start date is 1 February 2025, but flexibility is possible. We are looking for a candidate with * A Phd in a relevant discipline (e.g. artificial intelligence, biology, environmental science) and a strong interest in ecology * meaningful experience working with machine-learning image recognition models, including both academic study and practical application using real-world datasets * a strong analytical background and experience with software to analyse ecological data (e.g. R, Python) * the ability to coordinate and mobilise people (including volunteers) to work towards project objectives More information can be found here: https://www.naturalis.nl/en/about-us/job-opportunities/postdoctoral-fellow-sea including contact email addresses for direct questions. Please address your application to Dr. Thomas Wood and submit it through the application form included in the above link no later than 6 January 2024. Interviews are expected to be held either in person or online on 16-17 January 2024. Applicants are invited to submit their application in one pdf, including: Motivation letter (max 2 pages), explaining your motivation for the position and your competences; CV highlighting your education, skills, and relevant work experience, along with the names and contact details of two professional references to support your application. Naturalis endorses the Cultural Diversity Code. In the case of equal suitability, preference is given to the candidate who reinforces diversity within the team. Thomas Wood (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)