Position ID: | Cornell-Department of Natural Resources and the Environment-NYISRIPD [#21979, WDR-00032069] |
Position Title: | Postdoctoral Associate |
Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
Position Location: | Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] |
Subject Area: | Environmental / Environmental |
Appl Deadline: | 2022/10/02 11:59PM finished (2022/06/27, finished 2023/04/29) |
Position Description: |
DEVELOPING CLIMATE SMART INVASIVE
SPECIES MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
POSITION: Post-Doctoral Associate STARTING
DATE: DECEMBER 1, 2022 or as soon as possible LOCATION: New York Invasive Species Research Institute, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 BACKGROUND: The New York Invasive Species Research
Institute (NYISRI) at Cornell University in collaboration with the Northeast
Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (NE RISCC) Management Network seeks
a postdoctoral scientist to develop strategies to address invasive species
under climate change. The successful applicant will synthesize the relevant
science, conduct surveys of existing approaches being employed by land managers
and develop recommendations for climate smart invasive species management strategies. Additionally, the applicant will design pilot
experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of these recommended approaches in
the Northeast U.S.
The postdoctoral associate will
collaborate in stakeholder-driven research together with the NYISRI, the
invasive species lab of Dr. Bernd Blossey and as a member of the NE RISCC
Management Network (risccnetwork.org). The RISCC Network aims to reduce the
compounding effects of invasive species and climate change by synthesizing
relevant science, communicating the needs of managers to researchers, building
stronger scientist-manager communities, and conducting priority research. As
part of RISCC, the postdoc will engage in actionable science and science
communication that serves the network and NYISRI stakeholder groups.
The position is funded for 1.5 years and
is based in Ithaca, New York. 1 year term position, renewable for an additional
0.5 year pending successful performance, work and funding. Occasional travel will
be necessary to conduct workshops, engage with collaborators and stakeholders
and set up pilot monitoring sites.
QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for a broadly trained individual with knowledge of invasive species and/or climate change science as well as experience in the development of social science and ecological monitoring projects. The position requires active engagement with land managers and management agencies as well as collaboration with academic partners. We expect excellent skills in written and oral communication addressing both scientific and professional audiences, and interest in applying research results to conservation, management practices, and extension. ·
Ph.D.
in ecology, environmental science, natural resources or a related discipline ·
Familiarity
with social science research methods and facilitation ·
Experience
engaging with stakeholder groups and communities ·
Demonstrated
capacity for independent, critical thinking, intellectual leadership and
ability to publish ·
Evidence
of ability to work collaboratively and independently APPLICATION
PROCEDURE All
components of the application must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online:https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21979. Interested applicants should submit: a cover letter (2-3 pages)
outlining qualifications, experience for the position (considering the background
and desirable qualifications), a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact
information of three references. Inquiries about position specifics can be
directed to Carrie Brown-Lima cjb37@cornell.edu.
A statement of contribution to
diversity, equity, and inclusion is also required, please submit your
application by October 2, 2022 via Academic Jobs Online at the following link: The College of Agriculture and Life
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