Ecological Modeller / Computational Biologist (m/f/d)For 25 years now RIFCON GmbH is an independent scientific consulting company offering comprehensive professional services for the registration of synthetic and biological plant protection products. Our head office is located in Hirschberg near Heidelberg in Germany. About 200 employees offer services ranging from complete EU registration packages, general consultancy work to sophisticated GLP field studies and various combinations of these elements. Furthermore, we offer environmental planning and environmental monitoring including eDNA services.For our Ecological Modelling and Statistics team, we are looking for an Ecological Modeler or Computational Biologist (m/f/d) in full-time.These tasks are waiting for youApplication of ecological models (simulation / dynamic models) in the context of environmental risk assessments for various organism groups under chemical exposureDesign, implementation, documentation, and further development of ecological and ecotoxicological modelsAnalysis, summary and interpretation of model resultsScientific reporting and publicationIndependent management of small- and medium-sized projectsYou convince us withScientific background in natural sciences such as quantitative ecology, applied system science, biology, geoecology, or a similar disciplineKnowledge of a (high-level) programming language (e.g., R, Python)Relevant experience in:Developing, documenting and evaluating dynamic modelsApplication of mechanistic effect models in applied contexts, ideally in environmental risk assessment of chemicalsReviewing and assessing data from studies and literature for use in modelling approachesAnalysis of ecological and/or ecotoxicological data, ideally with experience in advanced statistical and/or computational approachesProject management skillsExcellent oral and written English skillsAbility to work on multiple projects in parallelSelf-motivated with the wish to work in a teamEnthusiasm to apply your skills and develop creative solutions for complex questions in environmental risk assessmentWhat we offerAn attractive working environment and multifaceted tasksFriendly and open working atmosphereTo work as part of a dedicated international team of scientists and staffPossibility of professional development and occupational educationAn opportunity to expand your personal network in industry, science and regulatory bodiesHigh degree of project and self-responsibilityHome office and mobile work opportunitiesFlexible working hoursCompany health insurance (bKV)Meal allowanceSupport of Deutschland Ticket, employee parking spaces, Company bike leasing (Jobbike)Employer childcare allowanceIndividual ergonomic advices, Yoga and sportsTeam eventsInterested?Then we look forward to receiving your application including your earliest possible starting date via our .RIFCON GmbHGoldbeckstraße 1369493 HirschbergDeutschlandTelefon: +49 (0) 6201 / 84528 00Internet:Follow us