Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Biodiversity and Renewable Energy

As we work to transition energy production toward clean low-carbon sources, conservation biologists are faced with tough decisions around how production infrastructure siting, facilities operations, and production scaling influence native species and ecosystems.   There is a clear need to support clean energy production to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and realize ambitious climate change goals.  At the same time, clean energy production, especially as it scales upward to meet global energy demands, will inevitably have biodiversity impacts.  We are recruiting a talented post-doctoral research associate to explore this tension either through evidence synthesis methods or computational simulation modelling techniques.  The focal area of interest will be determined by the candidate, but could include; comparative biodiversity effects of different renewable energy sources, expected cumulative effect on one or more taxa from renewable energy production at scale, measurement and methods needed to efficiently document biodiversity effects of renewable energy production, or effectiveness of conservation mitigation efforts associated with renewable energy operations.  This position will be associated with the Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute, and report to the Director, Julie Lockwood.  The candidate will have latitude to develop their own research projects with input from the Director and other members of the RCEI leadership team.  The candidate is expected to publish their scholarship in peer-reviewed international journals, present their work at professional meetings, and build a collaborative network in the subject area.  The position is funded for an initial two years, with the possibility of continuation pending available funding. Applications will be considered starting February 15. The start date and remote work are negotiable.

Apply here: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/242456