Postdoctoral Research Associate – Landscape Ecology: The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team. The successful candidate will conduct research in the field of Landscape Ecology, with a focus on understanding how coastal landscapes respond to sea level rise and saltwater intrusion’s impact on coastal ecosystems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in marine and coastal science while working in a collaborative and dynamic research environment.
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area: Landscape Ecology
Location: VIMS – Gloucester
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in an environmental-related field (e.g., geoscience, biology, environmental science, forestry) or in a computational-related field (e.g., physics, engineering) coupled with experience in environmental applications is required at the time of appointment.
- General knowledge of how ecosystems respond to global change.
- Experience in Remote Sensing/GIS.
- Proven research background with strong writing ability evidenced by submitted and published journal articles.
- Experience in coastal wetlands, forests, or an analogous ecosystem.
Job Description: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for conducting research on coastal landscape evolution in the mid-Atlantic sea-level rise hotspot. The primary focus will be on using remote sensing and long-term ecological and geomorphological monitoring data to understand the impacts of sea level rise and saltwater intrusion on coastal forests, farmland, and salt marshes. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to develop independent research topics that align with the goals of the VIMS Coastal Ecogeomorphology Lab, Dr. Matt Kirwan’s lab, and their collaborators.
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to required qualifications):
- Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: spatial analysis, cloud-based big data analysis, field and lab methods associated with coastal environments, numerical modeling, wetland migration into uplands, long-term ecological data, ecohydrology, and coupled human-natural systems including agriculture.
Conditions of Employment: This is a restricted position, subject to the continued availability of funding. VIMS postdocs are hired on one-year contracts with the possibility of renewal (project has at least 2 years of funding).
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following application materials:
- A 1-page cover letter identifying availability for the position and addressing all required and preferred qualifications.
- A full curriculum vitae.
- The names (including titles and institutions), e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 professional references.
Last Date for Apply: Open Until Filled
Table 1: Important Dates
| Job Open Date | Review Begin Date | Job Close Date |
|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2023 | 12/01/2023 | Open Until Filled |
Table 2: Application Materials
| Required Documents | Optional Documents |
|---|---|
| Resume/Curriculum Vitae | |
| Cover Letter |
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