Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Core
Develop spatial prioritization tools and agent-based models to identify optimal locations for perennial restoration in agricultural landscapes to maximize biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Role type
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Spatial Science/Synthesis)
Builds
Digital tools, dashboards, and ecological models for agricultural landscape restoration.
Domain
Environmental Science / Landscape Ecology / Agroecology
Deliverable
production ML models | research | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
landscape ecology, spatial prioritization, agent-based modelling, biostatistics, ecological research methodology, data integration (ecological and social), statistical software proficiency
Preferred skills
experience with Marxan or prioritizr, experience with R or NetLogo, experience with ArcGIS or QGIS, experience with Google Earth Engine, interdisciplinary collaboration
Technologies
R, NetLogo, ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, Marxan, prioritizr
Responsibilities
Develop modelling approaches to understand impacts of perennial features on ecosystem services; Parameterize spatial prioritization approaches; Create digital tools or dashboards for partners; Collaborate on research study design and publishing; Lead creation of modeling approaches for multifunctional landscapes; Participate in team meetings and mentor trainees
Seniority
Postdoctoral, independent researcher