[ES_JOBS_NET] ecosystem modeling postdoc at UNM

[Matthew Hurteau]

The Earth Systems Ecology Lab (www.hurteaulab.org<http://www.hurteaulab.org>) at the University of New Mexico is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in ecosystem modeling or spatial data analysis to contribute to a project aimed at understanding the interaction of climate change and disturbance impacts on forests in the intermountain western US. The postdoc will be part of a multi-institution team that includes computer scientists, hydrologists, and social scientists. The primary responsibilities for the position include running LANDIS-II simulations for three watersheds within the study area and working with computer science researchers to use a machine learning approach for modeling core responses variables in other watersheds within the study area.

This is a two-year position, with a preferred start during summer 2026.  Salary is $60,000-63,000 per year, plus benefits.  Required qualifications include a PhD in ecology, ecosystem science, earth/environmental sciences, or statistics and programming experience with R.  Preferred qualifications include programming in C+ or C# and willingness to occasionally participate in field sampling.

Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing research interests and goals and how they relate to the position, a complete CV, and names and contact information for three references in a single pdf to Matthew Hurteau (mhurteau at unm.edu<mailto:mhurteau at unm.edu>).  Review of applications will begin on 8 MAY 2026.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.



Matthew Hurteau

Professor

Dept of Biology

University of New Mexico

http://www.hurteaulab.org/


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