Postdoc Ecologist: TLS Field & Forest Carbon Research

Smithsonian; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Fellow Ecologist (Terrestrial Laser Scanning). The role focuses on collecting and analyzing TLS data to estimate tropical forest biomass, coordinating TLS teams, and training partners in TLS-based methods.

The position is based at Oak Ridge/Tennessee with field components and potential collaborations with STRI. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in forest ecology or related fields, has strong data analysis and writing

Qualifications

• PhD in forest ecology, forestry, remote sensing, environmental science, or related.
• Experience with field data collection and TLS data processing.
• Ability to publish scientific papers and present results.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and conducts research and fieldwork in forest ecology.
• Coordinates TLS teams across sites for standardized data collection.
• Contributes to grant proposals and capacity-building activities.

Skills

TLS data handling

Field sampling

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Team coordination

Education

PhD in forest ecology or related field

Tools

TLS equipment

Remote sensing

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Fellow Ecologist (Terrestrial Laser Scanning). The role focuses on collecting and analyzing TLS data to estimate tropical forest biomass, coordinating TLS teams, and training partners in TLS-based methods.

The position is based at Oak Ridge/Tennessee with field components and potential collaborations with STRI. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in forest ecology or related fields, has strong data analysis and writing