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NSF-funded Postdoc Position in Remote Sensing, SDMs, and Trait-based Ecology
Job Description
- Agency
- The Ohio State University
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job Category
- Post Doctoral Appointments
- Salary
- negotiable
- Start Date
- 01/01/2024
- Last Date to Apply
- 09/01/2023
- Website
- http://jarzynalab.com/opportunities
- Description
- Drs. Marta Jarzyna and Kaiguang Zhao at The Ohio State University and Dr. Benjamin Zuckerberg at University of Wisconsin-Madison have recently been awarded a new NSF grant to investigate the avian diversity-vegetation associations. The project will explore the relationships between the multiple facets (taxonomic, functional) of avian diversity and 3D heterogeneity of vegetation structure across spatial scales from local to continental. We will leverage bird diversity observations collected at different spatial scales, emerging remotely sensed technology (specifically, LiDAR), functional trait ecology, and statistical modeling. Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher position in the Jarzyna lab in the Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology at The Ohio State University. The selected candidate will be co-advised by Dr. Kaiguang Zhao at the School of Environment and Natural Resources. The successful candidate will work on an NSF-funded project and conduct research in the areas of remote sensing, species distribution modeling, and trait-based ecology. Specifically, the candidate will (1) use NEON AOP, GEDI, and other sources of LiDAR to quantify vertical and horizontal heterogeneity of vegetation structure, (2) quantify the multiple facets (taxonomic, functional) of avian diversity across scales from local to continental, and (3) elucidate the scale dependence of associations of multi-faceted bird diversity with vegetation structure. This position is part of a larger project in collaboration with Drs. Benjamin Zuckerberg at University of Wisconsin-Madison and Daniel Fink at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Required qualifications are a Ph.D. in ecology, evolutionary biology, remote sensing, statistics, mathematics, or closely related fields. A solid working knowledge of remote sensing techniques, species distribution modeling, hierarchical modeling, and trait-based ecology are required for this position. Candidates with working experience of big biodiversity databases (eBird, Breeding Bird Survey, etc.) and processing of LiDAR data from varied sources (NEON AOP, GEDI, etc.) are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates must have excellent English writing and verbal communication skills, as well as an established record of high productivity. The position is available starting on January 1, 2024 but the start date is negotiable. The position is available for up to three years. To apply please send, in one pdf, a cover letter addressing how the candidate’s expertise meets the position requirements listed above, CV, and contact info (phone and email) for three referees to jarzyna.1@osu.edu. In your cover letter, please include a statement of your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please place “Application for LiDAR-Birds Postdoc: LASTNAME” in the subject of the email. Review of applicants will begin on September 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Please send all inquiries to Dr. Jarzyna at jarzyna.1@osu.edu. Drs. Jarzyna and Zhao believe that a diverse team will enable a broader perspective and enhance creativity, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and otherwise underrepresented candidates. The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.
- Qualifications
- Ph.D. in ecology, evolutionary biology, remote sensing, statistics, mathematics, or closely related fields. A solid working knowledge of remote sensing techniques, species distribution modeling, hierarchical modeling, and trait-based ecology are required for this position. Working experience of big biodiversity databases (eBird, Breeding Bird Survey, etc.) and processing of LiDAR data from varied sources (NEON AOP, GEDI, etc.) are a plus.
- Contact Person
- Marta Jarzyna
- Contact eMail
- jarzyna.1@osu.edu
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