Post Doctoral Associate
Role Overview
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the undergraduate schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agricultural business and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics.
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Overview
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the undergraduate schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agricultural business and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics.
Posting Summary
Seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to lead research working in quantitative ecology, using big datasets (e.g. GBIF , eBird, Movebank), remote sensing data, GIS tools and quantitative/spatial approaches including machine learning to understand how wildlife species are reacting to climate change at continental or global scales. Specific project ideas could include (but are not limited to) developing/applying new approaches to improve range shift projections under climate change, regionally modelling organism-environment interactions across species ranges, estimating trends in range or phenological shifts and niche loss (climate or habitat), or applying individual movement data to understand animal movement following disturbance.
Benefits
- Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
- For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Minimum Education and Experience
PhD in Ecology, Geography, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science or related fields as of December 2026.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Work with birds is preferred for certain projects but other terrestrial taxa can certainly be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Applicant must be a strong writer and quantitatively skilled with experience using GIS tools and statistical software, ideally R, and could have a PhD in one of several fields including ecology, biology, environmental science, geography, or computer science.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The initial appointment is 1-year and extendable based on the candidate’s performance and funding availability.
About Rutgers University
The State University of New Jersey.
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