[ES_JOBS_NET] Career Opening: Postdoctoral Researcher (Ecosystem modeling), Woodwell Climate, Falmouth, MA Onsite, Hybrid or Remote

[Tara Broadhurst]

Hello All,
Woodwell Climate Research Center has an opportunity for a new Postdoctoral
Researcher (Ecosystem modeling) to join our Permafrost Pathways team. You
can be based in Falmouth, MA, hybrid or Remote.

Click the link to apply or visit our careers page
<https://www.woodwellclimate.org/careers/> to see more openings.
Postdoctoral Researcher (Ecosystem modeling)
<https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=29ee31bb-d8c5-4350-a136-327f9d9a68bc&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=550648&source=CC2&lang=en_US>

*Falmouth, MA, Onsite, Hybrid or Remote*

Mission:

Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell) conducts science for solutions
at the nexus of climate, people, and nature. We partner with leaders and
communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis.


Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing, top-ranked, independent non-profit
climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based
climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our
world-leading research and impact helps individuals, organizations,
corporations, communities, and nations understand the realities of climate
change, recognize the impact on our planet, and embrace the urgent action
needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth.


Summary:

Join Woodwell’s Permafrost Pathways team as a Postdoctoral Researcher,
where you will collaborate with a team of researchers to develop and run an
ecosystem model, analyze model output, and publish and present research.
The Permafrost Pathways modeling team is collaborating with researchers at
the University of Alaska, Fairbanks to develop the DVM-DOS-TEM model and
apply it across arctic-boreal ecosystems to understand the impact of
climate change on carbon fluxes, permafrost dynamics, and wildfire patterns
- including the impact of different management interventions on wildfire.


Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

   -

   Work within a highly collaborative environment including a team of
   process modelers, remote sensing experts, and field scientists, and have
   opportunities to communicate project results and engage with different
   audiences through in-person and virtual meetings, multimedia outreach
   materials, and website design
   -

   Contribute to a larger project to monitor and project Arctic-boreal
   carbon emissions, inform climate mitigation policy, and facilitate climate
   adaptation in permafrost regions
   -

   Conduct model simulations and analyze model output at multiple spatial
   and temporal scales
   -

   Lead manuscript preparation and publication
   -

   Contribute to model development activities
   -

   Collaborate with project researchers and partners on scenarios for
   modeling the impact of wildfire management on carbon, permafrost, and
   wildfire dynamics
   -

   Present results at relevant conferences and meetings


Must have the Following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

   -

   Demonstrated ability to run and analyze the output from process-based
   ecosystem models
   -

   Established knowledge of carbon cycling, wildfire, and high-latitude
   ecosystems
   -

   Demonstrated record of publication in scientific journals
   -

   Ability to work as a member of a highly collaborative team, work across
   disciplines, and interest in contributing to broader science,
   communication, and policy goals
   -

   Excellent written and oral communication skills
   -

   Ability to work independently and in a highly collaborative environment)
   -

   Ability to travel up to 10%


Qualifications:

   -

   Education and Experience: Ph.D. (granted or expected soon) in Earth
   System Science, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Geography, Biological
   Sciences, Computer Science, or a related discipline


Application review will begin on June 15, 2026

Desired Start Date: August/September 2026


Fixed-term: 2 years


Classification and Compensation: This is a full-time, salaried, exempt
position, the annual salary range starting at $71,000 dependent on
qualifications/experience. Woodwell offers a generous benefits package and
work life balance.


Location: Falmouth, Massachusetts or remote.

Application Instructions: To apply, please send your cover letter
addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the
responsibilities of this position, curriculum vitae as a single PDF to our
career’s portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Tara A. Broadhurst  |  Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

tbroadhurst at woodwellclimate.org

+1 508 444 1528 (Office)



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