Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environmental Studies: Modeling Agroforestry Transitions

3 days ago


Wilmington, North Carolina, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environmental Studies to join our team at Dartmouth College. The successful candidate will have a strong background in complex systems, landscape ecology, mathematical biology, computational biology, agroecology, agroforestry, environmental science/studies, or a closely related field.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and analyze spatial models of agroforestry transitions to project future landscape scenarios that optimize socio-ecological benefits and consider variance in valuation according to diverse stakeholder and rightsholders perspectives.
  • Participate in ADAPT cohort activities, including interactions with postdocs, graduate students, undergraduates, PIs, farmers, and other project team members across all partner institutions.
  • Give guest lectures in agroecology/agroforestry/modeling courses as appropriate in an area related to theory/complex systems/GIS.
  • Publish results in peer-reviewed journal articles and present data at conferences.
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in scientific methods and career development.
  • Contribute to the cultivation of an equitable, inclusive, and antiracist lab group.

Requirements:

  • PhD in complex systems, landscape ecology, mathematical biology, computational biology, agroecology, agroforestry, environmental science/studies, or a closely related field at the time of starting the position.
  • Strong programming experience in Mathematica, R (preferred but other similar language acceptable) and commitment to open data.
  • Expertise and experience in GIS.
  • Strong track record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills, including knowledge of complex systems, theoretical ecology, spatial ecology, statistical packages and analyses.
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, disciplines, organizational affiliations, and levels of expertise and knowledge.
  • Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision, including strong problem-solving and creating thinking skills.
  • Ability to work well as a member of a large, transdisciplinary team.
  • Ability and desire to travel to partner sites and participate/lead community building activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Specialization in theory of complex systems including agroecosystems or landscape ecology.
  • Record of mentorship and experience broadening participation for historically excluded communities.


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