Urban ecology

Develop a research programme in urban ecology, behaviour and evolution addressing biological challenges where ecology and society meet. Areas include biodiversity conservation, nature-based climate solutions, environmental genomics and multi-omics, conservation in modified landscapes and green infrastructure. Responsibilities include independent and collaborative research, teaching, mentoring and service. Priority review is 15 November 2026.

The conference investigates how urbanization interacts with ecological and evolutionary processes. Its programme connects the history and social context of urban ecology with adaptation in city-dwelling organisms, the emergence of urban specialists and the interaction between climate change and built environments. Studies of plants, birds, lizards and insects, together with work on green infrastructure and human–nature relationships, will examine shared mechanisms and contrasting conditions across cities, including those in the Global South. Attendance applications are reviewed and capacity ma