Postdoctoral Fellow: Biodiversity Data Synthesis

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks a researcher to perform complex evidence synthesis or computational simulation modelling of biodiversity data. The role documents work, maintains databases from research outputs, and develops information for research papers.

The incumbent will consult with the Director of the Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute (RCEI), other RCEI staff, and leadership in preparing proposals, grant applications, and annual progress reports.

Qualifications

• Performs complex evidence synthesis or computational simulation modelling of biodiversity data.
• Documents the work performed and maintains databases resulting from research output.
• Develops information for research papers and collaborates with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Consults with the Director of the Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute (RCEI), other RCEI staff, and leadership in proposal, grant, and progress report preparation.
• Completes work independently with broadly defined objectives and limited review of results.
• Maintains professional contacts with biodiversity and renewable energy research groups (US-based and international).
• Pursues external funding sources such as grants and contracts; serves as technical contact for biodiversity and renewable energy grants/contracts with agencies and industry.

Job description

Rutgers University seeks a researcher to perform complex evidence synthesis or computational simulation modelling of biodiversity data. The role documents work, maintains databases from research outputs, and develops information for research papers.

The incumbent will consult with the Director of the Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute (RCEI), other RCEI staff, and leadership in preparing proposals, grant applications, and annual progress reports.