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University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science · 2 months ago

Assistant Research Scientist-Applied Forest Landscape and Disturbance Modeling

positionUMCES Appalachian Laboratory
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$57K/yr - $59K/yr

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist interested in forest landscape modeling for conservation issues in the Central Appalachians. The role involves calibrating the iLand model and applying it to the region, while also providing opportunities for collaboration with land managers and conservation experts.

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Responsibilities

Calibration of iLand, the individual-based forest landscape and disturbance model, for tree species of the Central Appalachians
Application of iLand in the region according to the postdoc’s interests
Network-building and co-development of iLand projects with land managers and conservation experts

Qualification

PhD in ecologyForest landscape modelingILand model experienceData scienceEffective communication

Required

a PhD in ecology, forestry, data science, or a related field by the start date of this position
experience with a forest landscape or terrestrial ecosystem model (i.e. iLand, LANDIS-II, ED2, or similar)
high motivation and effective communication skills

Preferred

In-person work at the Appalachian Lab is strongly preferred, but hybrid work from Maryland or the surrounding states (DC, PA, WV, VA, DE) will be considered

Company

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

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UMCES are Maryland's premier research institution aimed at advancing scientific knowledge of the environment.
dateFounded in 1925
location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.umces.edu

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