Postdoctoral Fellow: Land Use, GIS & Rural Development

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University in Morgantown invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment. The position supports interdisciplinary research on land-use science, GIS, and regional development through NRAC collaborations.

The successful candidate will conduct research on land-use change, sustainability, carbon management, and environmental policy; prepare proposals; publish in peer‑reviewed journals; and mentor graduate and

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field is required.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Experience with GIS and spatial analysis software.
• Record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interdisciplinary research related to land‑use change, land governance, and regional development.
• Apply GIS, spatial analysis, and statistical methods to study environmental and socioeconomic drivers of landscape change.
• Assist in developing externally funded research proposals and publish results in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with NRAC faculty and external partners on applied natural resource projects.
• Develop and manage large spatial, environmental, and socioeconomic datasets.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students engaged in research.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Peer‑reviewed publications

Written and oral communication

Independent and collaborative work

GIS and spatial analysis experience

Education

PhD in Land Management / Natural Resource Management / Geography / Agricultural Economics / Environmental Science / Regional Planning / Sustainability Science

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

R

Python

Job description

West Virginia University in Morgantown invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment. The position supports interdisciplinary research on land-use science, GIS, and regional development through NRAC collaborations.

The successful candidate will conduct research on land-use change, sustainability, carbon management, and environmental policy; prepare proposals; publish in peer‑reviewed journals; and mentor graduate and