Postdoctoral Fellow — Biodiversity Sensing & Synthesis

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo's Geography Department invites applications for a 16-month BioSCape Postdoctoral Position focused on remote sensing of biodiversity. The successful candidate will work in Buffalo, NY with NASA-led BioSCape teams, synthesizing large remote sensing and field datasets to address biodiversity patterns across scales.

Responsibilities include cross-project integration, leading two synthesis manuscripts, and translating scientific outputs into decision-ready products for

Qualifications

• PhD in geography, ecology, remote sensing, or a related field.
• Strong experience with cross-project synthesis and data integration.
• Ability to lead manuscript development and collaborate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for cross-project integration and respond flexibly to emerging science questions as new products and findings become available.
• Conduct cross-cutting synthesis research across BioSCape projects, integrating derived products, manuscripts, and team outputs into cohesive analyses.
• Lead the development of two synthesis manuscripts focused on biodiversity patterns and processes across scales.
• Work with conservation managers, policy professionals, and technical staff to translate outputs into decision-ready products.

Skills

Synthesis research

Data integration

Remote sensing

Biodiversity metrics

Manuscript development

Project coordination

Education

PhD in Geography/Earth sciences/Remote sensing

Job description

University at Buffalo's Geography Department invites applications for a 16-month BioSCape Postdoctoral Position focused on remote sensing of biodiversity. The successful candidate will work in Buffalo, NY with NASA-led BioSCape teams, synthesizing large remote sensing and field datasets to address biodiversity patterns across scales.

Responsibilities include cross-project integration, leading two synthesis manuscripts, and translating scientific outputs into decision-ready products for