Postdoctoral Associate – Forest Futures Lab/Western Fire and Forest Resilience Collaborative
$74,263–$74,263 year
On-site · Millbrook, New York, United States
Job Summary
Postdoctoral Associate to join the Forest Futures Lab and Western Fire and Forest Resilience Collaborative. Lead independent, actionable research integrating remote sensing and geospatial data to characterize how fire regimes influence western US river runoff, leveraging AI and Bayesian analyses. Present findings in peer-reviewed papers and meetings; collaborate with boundary spanners, scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders to ensure research informs fire and forest management strategies. Based at the Cary Institute in Millbrook, NY, with the anticipated start around January 4, 2027. Duties include developing and implementing independent research, collaborating with multiple teams, and contributing to an interdisciplinary research environment. Requires Ph.D. in a related field, Earth observation expertise, and proficiency in GEE, R, Python, and JavaScript; occasional travel for field work or meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in forest ecology, disturbance ecology, remote sensing, AI, or a related field prior to appointment
- Demonstrated expertise in Earth observation, ecological remote sensing, fire ecology
- Experience working with western US practitioners for producing actionable science
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, particularly with Bayesian and AI-based analyses
- Ability to work independently
- Proficiency with Google Earth Engine
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in programming languages such as R, Python, JavaScript
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