Current Opportunities

Data Scientist - Forest Futures Lab

Location: Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. Preferred location is Millbrook, NY, but hybrid/remote work will be considered for exceptional candidates​

Qualifications: Did you know most successful candidates do not meet all qualifications? If you have some of these skills, please consider applying. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in forest ecology, disturbance ecology, ecosystem modeling, AI, or a related field prior to appointment. The ideal candidate will have experience with ecosystem, landscape, or Earth-system simulation or expertise in remote sensing and geospatial analysis using R, python, java script and/ or C++. Candidates who are excited by team science and who have excellent written and oral communication skills preferred.

Compensation: This is a full-time, fully benefitted exempt position with a one-year initial appointment, renewable for an additional year contingent on performance and funding. Annual salary ranges from $70,000 - $85,000, based on previous experience, with a highly competitive benefits and time-off package.                                                                                                                                                      

To Apply: Please apply on the Careers page of Cary Institute of Ecosystems Studies website. 

Postdoctoral Researchers

I am excited to collaborate with postdoctoral researchers. If advertised positions are available, they will appear below. However, there are many external postdoctoral fellowships that could facilitate working together. Examples include the Smith Postdoctoral Fellowship, NSF Postdoctoral Fellowships, and SESYNC Fellowships. If interested, please contact me with ideas and we can chat. 

Postdoctoral Associates - Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Location: Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. Preferred location is Millbrook, NY, but hybrid/remote work will be considered for exceptional candidates​

Qualifications: Did you know most successful candidates do not meet all qualifications? If you have some of these skills, please consider applying. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in forest ecology, disturbance ecology, ecosystem modeling, AI, or a related field prior to appointment. The ideal candidate will have experience with ecosystem, landscape, or Earth-system simulation or expertise in applying deep learning techniques to ecological data. Candidates who are excited by team science and who have excellent written and oral communication skills preferred.

Compensation: This is a full-time, fully benefitted exempt position with a one-year initial appointment, renewable for an additional year contingent on performance and funding. Annual salary ranges from $70,000 - $85,000, based on postdoctoral experience, with a highly competitive benefits and time-off package. Preferred start dates range from Spring to Summer 2025, but are open until filled.

To Apply: Please apply on the Careers page of Cary Institute of Ecosystems Studies website. 

Graduate Students

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is not a degree granting institution. However, many opportunities exist to conduct research in the lab. For graduate students, I am excited to work with you on your graduate research if our interests overlap. Please get in contact if you have ideas.