Vegetation & Biodiversity Lab
We are interested in understanding the diversity of plant communities and the mechanisms linfluencing their constituent species across ecological gradients and spatial scales. Our aims are (1) to advance knowledge on the biodiversity of plant-based ecosystems and (2) to support conservation initiatives facing current biodiversity crisis. The Lab is coordinated by Borja Jiménez-Alfaro at the Biodiversity Research Institute (IMIB), the Atlantic Botanic Garden and the Botany unit of the University of Oviedo (Spain).
OPEN POSITIONS!
NEW: The final call will open in October 2023 at the website of the University of Oviedo
We are looking for a Postdoc and a PhD student for reinforcing our research line in Plant Conservation at the Atlantic Botanic Garden. Fluent Spanish is mandatory, see details below.
NEW: The final call will open in October 2023 at the website of the University of Oviedo
We are looking for a Postdoc and a PhD student for reinforcing our research line in Plant Conservation at the Atlantic Botanic Garden. Fluent Spanish is mandatory, see details below.
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POSTDOC |
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PhD student |
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Research lines
Biogeography of plant communities
- What is the role of historical and environmental factors in shaping plant communities?
- How can we model the diversity and distribution of plant communities at different scales?
Seed regeneration niche
- How seed ecological patterns and functions differ across habitats?
- What are the main trade-offs of seed traits across species and communities?
Atlantic Botanic Garden research program
- How can we approach global conservation initiatives integrating species and community data?
- How botanic gardens and their collections may contribute to global conservation strategies?
"Without plants, there is no life. The functioning of our planet, and our survival, depends on plants"
The Global Strategy for Plant Conservation
The Global Strategy for Plant Conservation
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Postal address:
Borja Jiménez-Alfaro Biodiversity Research Institute (IMIB) Edificio de Investigación – 5ª planta c/ Gonzalo Gutiérrez Quirós s/n E-33600 Mieres, Spain |
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With the support of the Spanish Ministry of Science (Beatriz Galindo program) |
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Our Lab contributes to the Natural Heritage of Spanish National Parks (see our contribution at 5:19)
