GEO-TREES Forest Science Coordinator

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Washington, DC, seeks a Biological Sciences Program Coordinator for the GEO-TREES initiative to coordinate international forest carbon monitoring networks. Based in STRI’s ForestGEO program, you will lead scientific and technical activities, engage partners worldwide, and ensure rigorous methodologies for biomass estimation and carbon measurement.

This temporary, two-year appointment may extend contingent on funds, with potential national and

Qualifications

• Mastery of advanced principles in forest science including ecology and measurement.
• Knowledge of forest biomass estimation and long-term monitoring methods.
• Experience coordinating multi-site scientific programs with diverse partners.
• Ability to synthesize scientific information and guide project decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration with international partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate GEO-TREES scientific program activities for forest monitoring, biomass estimation, and carbon assessment.
• Evaluate field methods and data collection to ensure consistency and quality across sites.
• Collaborate with scientists, sites, and partners to implement protocols and data standards.
• Provide input on study design, methods, and data interpretation for project objectives.
• Support workshops, meetings, and training to strengthen the network and capacity.
• Monitor progress and identify issues, proposing solutions to maintain scientific rigor.

Skills

Forest ecology

Biomass estimation

Field measurement

Data analysis

Program coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in forest science or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Washington, DC, seeks a Biological Sciences Program Coordinator for the GEO-TREES initiative to coordinate international forest carbon monitoring networks. Based in STRI’s ForestGEO program, you will lead scientific and technical activities, engage partners worldwide, and ensure rigorous methodologies for biomass estimation and carbon measurement.

This temporary, two-year appointment may extend contingent on funds, with potential national and