Starting a New Chapter in My Career: Joining the BioDT and eLTER projects at the University of Helsinki

I am thrilled to announce that I have recently accepted a position as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki in Finland ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ. I will be working on two groundbreaking projects: BioDT and eLTER ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸŒ.

The BioDT project is an ambitious endeavor that aims to create a digital twin of Earth’s ecosystems ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’ป. This groundbreaking project will use environmental data from various sources and locations throughout Europe to create a comprehensive model of our planet’s ecosystems ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒฒ. I am honored to be a part of such an important project and am eager to use my skills to contribute to its success ๐Ÿค“.

I am fortunate to have the guidance of two experienced and accomplished researchers, Jaana Bรคck and Terhi Rasilo, as my supervisors ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ. I look forward to working with them to learn and grow as a researcher.

This opportunity represents a new chapter in my career ๐Ÿ““, and I am excited to begin the work ๐Ÿ’ช. I am confident that this experience will be a valuable addition to my professional development, and I look forward to sharing my findings with the scientific community ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”ฌ.

In conclusion, I feel grateful to be given the chance to work on such a meaningful and impactful projects, and I am looking forward to contribute to the preservation of our planet’s environment and ecosystems through my work.๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒณ

Allan T. Souza
Allan T. Souza
Postdoctoral researcher / Data scientist / Data steward

My research interests include climate change, biological invasions, conservation, ecology and behavioral ecology.