Postdoctoral Researcher: Amazon Forest Climate Impact

Woodwell Climate Research Center; Falmouth (MA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodwell Climate Research Center in Falmouth, MA, seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance the science of quantifying and valuing the non-carbon climate benefits of Amazon forest ecosystems, with emphasis on Indigenous and Quilombola territories. The candidate will conduct biophysical research on evapotranspiration, surface roughness, and albedo and model climate responses.

The role involves collaboration with science and policy leads, data science and GIS work, and producing peer‑reviewed

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative biophysical climate research.
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Quantify non-carbon biophysical climate benefits of forests in Amazon Indigenous Territories.
• Quantify the economic value of these benefits at local-to-regional scales.
• Interface with colleagues on related research linking deforestation to hydrologic impacts.
• Communicate progress and challenges in project meetings and with partners.
• Produce peer-reviewed manuscripts for high‑profile journals.

Skills

Evapotranspiration data

Biophysical modeling

Data science / ML

Programming (Python/R)

GIS (GEE/QGIS/ArcGIS)

Education

Ph.D. in biological sciences, ecology, geography, remote sensing, environmental science/data science or related field

Tools

Google Earth Engine

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Woodwell Climate Research Center in Falmouth, MA, seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance the science of quantifying and valuing the non-carbon climate benefits of Amazon forest ecosystems, with emphasis on Indigenous and Quilombola territories. The candidate will conduct biophysical research on evapotranspiration, surface roughness, and albedo and model climate responses.

The role involves collaboration with science and policy leads, data science and GIS work, and producing peer‑reviewed