Postdoctoral Research Associate - Landscape Ecology

William and Mary, United States

Updated: 22 days ago
Location: Williamsburg, VIRGINIA

Position Information
Position Information


Position Number F0116V
Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associate - Landscape Ecology
Unit Mission Statement
The mission of VIMS is to seek and broadly communicate knowledge in marine and coastal science to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through research, education, and advisory service.
VIMS’ strategic sections are committed to the development of resilient systems through a focus on three grand challenges, ensuring science for stewardship of:
  • Ecosystem Health: connecting physical, chemical, biological, and socioeconomic systems to address environmental and community vulnerabilities
  • Natural Resources: providing translational science for sustainable management of coastal socio-ecological systems, especially fisheries and aquaculture
  • Coastal and Ocean Processes: connecting global trends and local drivers to understand and address environmental change
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    Position Summary
    The purpose of this position is to conduct research on how coastal landscapes respond to sea level rise, with emphasis on how salt water intrusion impacts coastal forests, farmland, and salt marshes. The primary responsibility of the position is to use remote sensing and long-term ecological and geomorphological monitoring data to quantify landscape evolution in the mid-Atlantic sea-level rise hotspot, as part of the NSF Coastal Critical Zone Network . However, the successful applicant will also develop independent research topics consistent with the goals of the applicant, the VIMS Coastal Ecogeomorphology Lab, and its broad group of collaborators and stakeholders. The position is in Dr. Matt Kirwan ’s lab at VIMS.
    Required Qualifications
    • PhD in an environmental related field (e.g. geoscience, biology, environmental science, forestry), or in a computational related field (e.g. physics, engineering) coupled with experience in environmental applications is required at the time of appointment.
    • General knowledge of how ecosystems respond to global change.
    • Experience in Remote Sensing/GIS.
    • Proven research background with strong writing ability evidenced by submitted and published journal articles.
    • Experience in coastal wetlands, forests, or an analogous ecosystem.
    Preferred Qualifications
    Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: 
    • spatial analysis, 
    • cloud-based big data analysis, 
    • field and lab methods associated with coastal environments, 
    • numerical modeling, 
    • wetland migration into uplands, 
    • long-term ecological data, 
    • ecohydrology, and 
    • coupled human-natural systems including agriculture.
    Conditions of Employment
    This is a restricted position, subject to the continued availability of funding. VIMS postdocs are hired on one-year contracts with the possibility of renewal (project has at least 2 years of funding).
    Department 1P1100 Coastal & Ocean Processes
    Location VIMS - Gloucester
    Job Open Date 11/01/2023
    Review Begin Date 12/01/2023
    Job Close Date
    Open Until Filled Yes
    Employment Category Faculty
    Special Application Instructions
    Application materials for the position should include: 1) a 1-page cover letter identifying availability for the position and addressing all required and preferred qualifications; 2) a full curriculum vitae; and 3) the names (including titles and institutions), e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 professional references
    Background Check Statement
    William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
    EEO Statement
    William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
    Benefits Summary Statement
    William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
    Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

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