Share Email Opening Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow  Category Science & Policy   Location Washington, DC   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Employment Terms At Will   Position Reports To Director of Science and Policy   Description Summary The Postdoctoral Research Fellow is a two-year position with the potential to renew for a third year. This is a synthesis postdoctoral program focused on using current, established and collected datasets to further develop the organization’s data-driven approach to decision making as it relates to improving urban tree growth and longevity. The Fellow will help to analyze data and write scientific papers in order to further the work of the organization, city and field of urban forestry. The Fellow will transform information and data into documents, reports, and similar products that tell a compelling story and further define the urban tree growth and longevity in Washington D.C. and the Mid-Atlantic region. Essential Functions: The following essential functions are representative of the Fellow including, but not limited to: Refines and statistically analyzes data, ensuring accuracy and security Collaborates with team members to connect, understand, and synthesize existing datasets, data sources outside of the organization and geospatial data Co-authors and writes peer-reviewed scientific publications Conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection and adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria Uses a wide application of complex principles, theories and concepts in the fields of urban forestry and urban ecology Connects people to trees Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities The incumbent will not have any direct reports. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is an exempt position, 40-hours a week. Travel Travel is primarily local, although some out of the area travel and overnights may be expected.   Position Requirements Required Qualifications Applicants must complete all requirements for their Ph.D. by the start date. Applicants may hold a doctoral degree in any natural, physical, or social science discipline. To be eligible for the program, candidates must have received their doctoral degree within four years prior to the start of the fellowship appointment Knowledge and proficiency in statistics including a statistical program Excellent time management Thoughtful, organized, highly collaborative with great attention to detail Demonstrated success working in a team environment; both internally and externally Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and interpersonal skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Working knowledge of the ESRI suite Preferred Qualifications Ability to work with and connect multiple large datasets and and use matching methods for causal inference Familiarity with quantitative methods for dataset manipulation and analysis Familiarity with spatial analysis and remote sensing methods desired Knowledge of urban forestry practices   About the Organization Casey Trees is a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit committed to restoring, enhancing and protecting the tree canopy of the nation's capital. For more information visit our website at: www.caseytrees.org.   EOE Statement Casey Trees is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Casey Trees does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://CaseyTrees.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here:

 

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