Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forest Ecology: Cornwall, NY

Agency

Black Rock Forest / Columbia University

Location

Cornwall, NY

Job Category

Post Doctoral Appointments

Salary

66,000

Last Date to Apply

11/04/2022

Website

https://www.blackrockforest.org/black-rock-forest-postdoctoral-fellowship-program/

Description

Together with Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, Black Rock Forest is offering a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in forest ecology, broadly defined.

Black Rock Forest is a research, education, and conservation non-profit organization founded in 1989 that uses its 1586-hectare forest as a scientific field station to advance our understanding of the natural world. Together with our postdoctoral fellows, we seek to expand our ecological research activities related to forest ecology and environmental change, while propelling early-career researchers forward.

The successful candidate will have recently completed a Ph.D. with clear plans to investigate one or more of the most critical current issues in forest ecology.

Our goal is to provide the setting and academic freedom for our Fellows to think big. This fellowship will provide postdoctoral scholars the opportunity to deepen their expertise in a key area of terrestrial forest ecology while enhancing their research through cross-disciplinary interaction with scientists in other life science and earth science fields. We encourage applicants to take full advantage of our unique opportunities, including our inhouse lab facilities, forest road network, wifi mesh network, possibilities for manipulative experiments, and co-appointment at Columbia University’s Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory. We endeavor to expect little external responsibilities of our Fellow beyond periodic updates and opportunities for disseminating their research, providing the fellows with a nearly complete focus on researching.

The research field(s) of our Fellow should fall under the umbrella of “forest ecology”, broadly defined. Applicants are encouraged to explore possible collaborations with Black Rock Forest staff, our Consortium members, and beyond.

The Fellow will hold a contracted position at Black Rock Forest reporting to its Executive Director. The Fellow will also hold a postdoctoral appointment within the Biology and Paleo Environment Division of Columbia University’s Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory.

The Fellow will be provided with an office and shared lab space within our Science Center (235 Reservoir Rd, Cornwall, NY) and is expected to conduct a significant portion of their field research within Black Rock Forest or in close proximity when necessary.

The Fellowships are supported by an endowed fund managed by Black Rock Forest and the Fellow will receive an annual stipend of $66,000 and a research allowance of $7,500 plus individual ACA-compliant health insurance. If desired, housing is available for the Fellow and immediate family at a Forest-owned residence (129 Continental Rd, Cornwall, NY).

Deadline to apply: 4 November 2022
Potential start date: flexible.

Qualifications

Candidates should have recently completed their Ph.D. or should expect to complete their degree requirements by September 2023.

Full details can be found here:
https://www.blackrockforest.org/black-rock-forest-postdoctoral-fellowship-program/
and here:
https://lamont.columbia.edu/about/postdoctoral-fellowships

Contact Person

Scott LaPoint

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