UCLA La Kretz Center Postdoctoral Fellowship in California Conservation Science

Overview

The UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science invites applications for its 2027 Postdoctoral Fellowship in California Conservation Science. Each year, we hire one or more postdoctoral scholars who conduct innovative biological research at the interface of applied and basic science. Our long-term goal is to fund a cadre of innovative young scientists who will work closely with UCLA faculty, help broaden the mission of conservation science for the campus, and lead to long-term collaborations between our academic scientists and applied conservation practitioners that will direct and lead California conservation efforts.

Candidates may work in any discipline that provides the scientific underpinnings for the preservation, protection, management, or restoration of at-risk species, environments, or ecological communities in California.

• Conduct innovative biological research at the interface of applied and basic science.
• Collaborate with UCLA faculty and contribute to conservation science initiatives on campus.
• Develop and pursue research that informs California conservation efforts and practices.

• Experience conducting biological research at the interface of applied and basic science or related fields.
• Ability to collaborate with academic faculty and applied conservation practitioners.