Post-Doctoral Associate

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

10d•$50,300 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Agroecology Lab at the University of Maryland invites applications for a Post-doctoral Associate to work on the Options to Adapting to Rising Seas (OARS) project, which is focused on developing a decision support tool for woodlot owners in Maryland who are experiencing coastal stressors like saltwater intrusion and sea level rise. The Post-doctoral Associate will join a team of interdisciplinary researchers working to significantly improve the resilience and well-being of coastal communities in the Mid-Atlantic. This position offers a unique opportunity to utilize quantitative environmental science research methods to help bridge the gap between science, practice, and policy.

Requirements

Ph.D. in quantitative social science, resource economics, geography, environmental science, or a related field with a strong emphasis on science-informed decision support.

Nice To Haves

Experience with working with geospatial databases and web-based tool development are strongly preferred.
Knowledge of forest ecosystems and their management.
Experience with coastal dynamics and climate change.
Highly organized
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work with diverse groups
Quantitative data analysis skills

Responsibilities

Manage diverse project activities
Organizing disparate datasets to help inform decision making
Run focus groups with stakeholders
Administer and analyze stakeholder surveys
Analyze forest management programs
Contribute to geospatial data analysis
Contribute to web tool development
Organize and analyze data in order to prepare manuscripts based on findings.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills in a professional setting.
Be willing to travel out of state to network and collaborate with colleagues in the Mid-Atlantic.
Present findings at regional or national meetings.