Agroecology Researcher: Biodiversity on Working Lands

Smithsonian; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Transit Benefits

Annual and Sick Leave

403b Retirement Plan

Smithsonian Membership Discounts

Credit Union

Child Care (EEC)

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a Research Ecologist for the Virginia Working Landscapes Program, focusing on agroecology and biodiversity on working lands. Based at the Front Royal, VA campus, you will develop an interdisciplinary research portfolio and work with farmers, landowners, and conservation partners.

You will conduct field research, build collaborations, publish findings, and help apply science to land management and policy. Strong communication and modeling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field with required science coursework.
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree is required.
• Specialized experience in ecological/agroecological research and collaboration with diverse partners.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with researchers to integrate agroecology with biodiversity studies.
• Design and conduct field studies and analyze ecological data.
• Build partnerships with farmers and conservation partners for applied research.
• Secure funding and expand the program’s research portfolio.
• Disseminate findings through publications, workshops, and trainings.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Quantitative analysis

Geospatial analysis

R/Python programming

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Ph.D. or doctoral degree

Tools

R

Python

GIS software

Remote sensing tools

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a Research Ecologist for the Virginia Working Landscapes Program, focusing on agroecology and biodiversity on working lands. Based at the Front Royal, VA campus, you will develop an interdisciplinary research portfolio and work with farmers, landowners, and conservation partners.

You will conduct field research, build collaborations, publish findings, and help apply science to land management and policy. Strong communication and modeling skills are essential.