Postdoctoral Researcher, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

6 days ago


University Park, United States Penn State University Full time
Job Description

The Cardinale Lab at Penn State University is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Scholar to join our research team and contribute to our mission of advancing the understanding of biodiversity's role in ecosystem services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to pursue a range of research avenues, including:

  • Developing new data syntheses to summarize existing studies on biodiversity's impact on ecosystem services
  • Leading novel lab or field-based studies to investigate the relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem services
  • Creating ecological production functions to quantify the monetary and non-monetary value of biodiversity to ecosystem services

The Cardinale Lab is housed in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Penn State University, and our research focuses on the conservation and restoration of biodiversity in freshwater habitats. However, we also explore generalities across different organisms and ecosystems. The successful candidate will collaborate with a large team of researchers, including PIs, Postdoctoral Scholars, and graduate students, as well as participate in cross-campus initiatives led by the Sustainability Institute and the Institute for Sustainable Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Science (SAFES).

Responsibilities
  • Conduct independent research on biodiversity and ecosystem services, with the opportunity to pursue a range of research avenues
  • Collaborate with the research team to develop and implement research projects
  • Contribute to the development of ecological production functions to quantify the value of biodiversity to ecosystem services
  • Present research findings at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental or Ecological Economics, or a related field
  • Strong publication record and experience working in biodiversity conservation and/or quantification of ecosystem services
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • The opportunity to work with a talented and diverse research team
  • Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and equipment
  • The chance to contribute to the advancement of our understanding of biodiversity and ecosystem services


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