Postdoctoral Research Scientist

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION FOR A TROPICAL FOREST DROUGHT EXPERIMENT

The Uriate Lab in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology at Columbia University invites applications for a postdoctoral position, at the rank of Postdoctoral Research Scientist, to lead a large-scale drought experiment in Puerto Rico.

The successful candidate will join an NSF-funded project to quantify the impacts of severe drought on a tropical forest recovering from severe hurricane damage. The postdoctoral research scientist will carry out fieldwork, supervise field technicians, analyze data, and work with the principal investigator (Maria Uriarte) and co-investigators (Chris Smith-Martin, Rebecca Montgomery, Tana Wood, and Xiangtao Xu) on manuscripts. This is a two-year position based in New York City with frequent travel to Puerto Rico.

Preferred start date is May 1st, 2023 but negotiable.

Requirements: A Ph.D. in ecology and experience supervising field technicians and conducting field experiments are required.

Previous experience working in the tropics and Spanish fluency are desirable but not a requirement.

All applications must be made through Columbia University's Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Please send the following required materials i) a complete CV; ii) a one-page statement that includes research accomplishments, research interests, and motivation to apply for the position; and iii) the name and contact details for 3 academic referees. In addition, you may submit one or two representative publications.

For inquiries or more information, contact mu2126@columbia.edu

Salary range: $60,000-$60,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.