Biodiversity Synthesis Postdoc – Geography

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State University of New York at Buffalo is offering a postdoctoral position focusing on the remote sensing of biodiversity within the BioSCape project led by NASA. This role entails conducting integrative research and collaborating with a large team to synthesize datasets related to biodiversity patterns.

The successful candidate will have at least a PhD in a relevant field and will work primarily in Buffalo with opportunities for travel. The expected salary ranges from $55,000 to $70,000.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field by the start of appointment.
• Experience with ecological or biodiversity synthesis.
• Strong programming skills in R and/or Python.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for cross-project integration.
• Conduct cross-cutting synthesis research.
• Lead development of synthesis manuscripts.
• Work with conservation managers to translate scientific outputs.
• Contribute to project coordination activities.

Skills

Quantitative research with environmental datasets

Programming in R or Python

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

PhD in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, Remote Sensing, Geography

Tools

Open-source geospatial tools

Job description

The State University of New York at Buffalo is offering a postdoctoral position focusing on the remote sensing of biodiversity within the BioSCape project led by NASA. This role entails conducting integrative research and collaborating with a large team to synthesize datasets related to biodiversity patterns.

The successful candidate will have at least a PhD in a relevant field and will work primarily in Buffalo with opportunities for travel. The expected salary ranges from $55,000 to $70,000.