Postdoctoral Researcher, Spatial Ecology & GIS

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Ungulate-Fire with a strong background in spatial ecology to advance conservation biology. The role involves independent and collaborative research, development of quantitative methods, and analysis of movement, camera, and spatial data.

Collaboration with faculty, students, and external partners is essential. The candidate should have a PhD in a relevant field, a proven publication track record, and experience in field study design

Qualifications

• PhD in a pertinent biological, physical, or computer science field.
• Experience with spatial ecology and a strong publication record.
• Field research design experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative spatial ecology research.
• Develop quantitative and spatial methods for conservation questions.
• Analyze movement, camera, and spatial data and publish results.
• Support GIS development and grant-related activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and external partners.

Skills

Spatial ecology

Movement analyses

Camera data analysis

Spatial statistical modeling

Large data sets

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in biology / physical sciences / computer science

Tools

MATLAB

R

Python

GIS

Job description

Colorado State University seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Ungulate-Fire with a strong background in spatial ecology to advance conservation biology. The role involves independent and collaborative research, development of quantitative methods, and analysis of movement, camera, and spatial data.

Collaboration with faculty, students, and external partners is essential. The candidate should have a PhD in a relevant field, a proven publication track record, and experience in field study design