Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Forest Ecology and Terrestrial Laser Scanning

Job overview

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Forest Ecology and Terrestrial Laser Scanning role is onsite in Oak Ridge, TN, with a stated salary of $61,722 per year. The position supports the Smithsonian's GEO-TREES initiative and Forest Global Earth Observatory collaboration to measure and monitor forest carbon stocks. The fellow collects, processes, manages, and analyzes terrestrial laser scanning data, coordinates consistent data collection across teams and sites, and develops research papers. The work contributes standardized reference measurements that help assess forest biomass and improve the representation of forest carbon stocks in satellite observations.

What you'll do

• Conduct forest ecology research and fieldwork
• design and conduct sampling of forest structure, species composition, biomass, canopy height, and related variables. Process and analyze field data, write reports and scientific papers, present findings, coordinate terrestrial laser scanning teams and comparable data collection, and support training and capacity-sharing with partners and students. International conference participation and travel are required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

postdoctoral research fellow

forest ecology

terrestrial laser scanning

smithsonian institution

oak ridge tn

geo-trees

forestgeo

forest carbon

remote sensing

field research

data analysis

$61,722/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Trust Fund benefits may include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, transit/commuter benefits, annual and sick leave, family-friendly leave, a 403(b) retirement plan, discounts, and flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

Two-year temporary appointment with possible extension contingent on funding. Trust Fund benefits may include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, commuter benefits, leave, a 403(b) plan, and other listed Smithsonian benefits.

About the employer

Smithsonian Institution is hiring for this role. Industry: Museums. Sector: 71.