Post Doctoral Associate

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Post Doctoral Associate

Department:
Ecology, Evolutn & Ntrl Rescrc

Salary Details: $63,968 - $70,000

Offer Information:
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits:
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

The Eco Climate lab at Rutgers University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate to join our lab beginning Fall 2026, funded for two years. Eco Climate is a new research group led by Dr. David Klinges in the Department of Ecology, Evolution & Natural Resources. Our work combines computational modeling, field studies, and laboratory experiments to understand how terrestrial species and ecosystems respond to extreme events.

Themes of research projects may include:

• Analyzing global rates of climate change and extreme events as experienced by life on earth
• Use-inspired modeling of climate connectivity, wildlife corridors, and species on the move, especially for socially and economically important species
• Iterative near-term forecasting of terrestrial and/or aquatic ecosystems with an emphasis on microclimate and ecophysiology
• Leveraging structured decision-making to assist conservation planning given uncertain futures

Full Time

Posting Number: 26FA0838

Posting Open Date: 10/02/2026

Posting Close Date: 11/02/2026

Minimum

Education and Experience:

A Ph.D. in ecology, environmental science, meteorology, earth science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications
• Experience developing software with Python, R, and/or Julia
• Experience with machine learning and AI algorithms and tooling (e.g. PyTorch)
• Experience with remote sensing and open-source GIS tools (e.g. Google Earth Engine)
• Expertise related to climate change, meteorology, terrestrial ecology, physiology, or conservation decision-making

Overview:
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the undergraduate schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions.

We offer 21undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agricultural business and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics.

The initial appointment is 1-year and extendable based on the candidate’s performance and funding availability.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful…