Post-doctoral Researcher (Ecological Modeling Specialist) - 1-year term

• Develop a data-based simulation model of road effects on caribou movement, distribution, and fitness.
• Conduct analyses with the TWS Science team and an international group of collaborators.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific papers and share them through interactive tools.
• Communicate research and policy recommendations to government agencies, Indigenous partners, and other audiences.

This role helps protect caribou and their Arctic habitat by developing simulation models that inform land management decisions, balancing conservation with human activity, and ultimately preserving vast ecosystems and the species that depend on them.

• Ph.D. in ecology, conservation biology, geography, or related field.
• Experience developing data-based spatial simulation modeling, including individual-based ecological models (IBMs) of animal movement.
• Proficiency programming in R, Python, or other software packages.
• Experience working with telemetry data and conducting animal movement analyses.

Salary range: $60,000 to $75,000 depending on experience and location. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, pet insurance, sick and vacation leave, sabbatical program, and retirement plan with employer contribution.

The Wilderness Society is a national conservation organization dedicated to protecting America’s wild places through science, advocacy, and partnerships with communities and policymakers.