Job Information
Washington State University Research Associate - Ecology and Geospatial Technology in Pullman, Washington
Research Associate - Ecology and Geospatial Technology
Available Title(s):
305-NN_FACULTY - Research Associate
Business Title:
Research Associate - Ecology and Geospatial Technology
Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
• Examine complex ecological dynamics across the landscape and work with stakeholders to improve understanding and management of ecosystems
• Analyze field and geospatial data to assess ecosystem dynamics and work with managers and stakeholders
• Collaborate with federal and state agency collaborators
• Teach classes for the School of the Environment as the need arises
Required Qualifications:
• PhD in natural resource sciences or related field
• Strong quantitative background, as demonstrated by papers published, courses taken, programming skills, and GRE scores
Preferred Qualifications:
• PhD in forest ecology, geography, geoinformation science, environmental science, or similarly related field
• Field experience and a well-rounded educational background in ecology, geography, and fire science
About WSU, Pullman, CAHNRS, and School of the Environment
Washington State University is a land grant, multiple-campus Research 1 institution. This position will serve on the Pullman campus, which has an enrollment of around 20,000 students and is located in Southeastern Washington on the homelands of the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe and Palus peoples. Located 80 miles south of metropolitan Spokane, Pullman is also a quick drive away from the scenic Idaho panhandle and Moscow Mountain. The rolling hills of the Palouse offer a wide range of activities and a true four-season climate. The area provides ample opportunity to enjoy the cultural and academic hub of both Washington State University in Pullman, WA and the University of Idaho, in the neighboring town of Moscow, Idaho. For more information about the region, please see https://pullmanchamber.com.
The School of the Environment (SoE) is a unique cross-college academic unit located in both the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Resources (CAHNRS). The SoE integrates across disciplines to provide evidence-based research to inform science and society. Our 38 faculty, 100 graduate students, and 500 undergraduates work together from multiple campuses across Washington state on a broad range of issues, ranging from Earth formation and evolution to present-day processes among Earth's diverse environments. On-campus facilities that support wildlife include the https://bearcenter.wsu.edu/, the https://environment.wsu.edu/facilities/e-h-steffen-center/, https://environment.wsu.edu/facilities/wild-ungulate-facility/ and the https://environment.wsu.edu/facilities/wildlife-habitat-lab/. The SoE brings together undergraduate science majors in Earth Science, Environmental and Ecosystem Science, Forest Ecology and Management, and Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Sciences, and offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Geology and Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences. mailto:environment@wsu.edu.
The College of Agriculture Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) is an expansive and diverse college comprised of 14 academic departments and schools, 4 research and Extension centers distributed across the state, 1