California, Arizona, Nevada, or Utah.

Position Title: USGS Invasive Species and Climate Change Fellowship

Organization: U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)

Location: The selected candidate can report remotely, but preference will be given to candidates located in or willing to relocate to California, Arizona, Nevada, or Utah.

Research Project: The Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (SW CASC) delivers useful and useable science to natural and cultural resource managers so that they can plan for climate adaptation. There is growing awareness that climate change influences the spread of invasive species and that invasive species can interact with climate change, exacerbating impacts. The SW CASC is interested in synthesizing research on invasive species and climate change across the Southwest and engaging with natural and cultural resource managers to identify regional research, education, and communication priorities.

Learning Objectives: Specific activities may include, but are not limited to participating in:

• Conducting a structured literature review of invasive species research in the Southwest.
• Conducting research on climate change and invasive species.
• Engaging with regional scientists and managers interested in invasive species and with Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change (RISCC) Management Networks elsewhere in the US.
• Translating scientific information for distribution to resource managers or other interested audiences.

Qualifications: The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in the one of the relevant fields (e.g. ecology, biology, geography or a related field). Degree must have been received within the past five years, or anticipated to be received by 12/31/2024.

Preferred skills:

• Experience or education in western US ecology (terrestrial or aquatic) with a focus on invasive species.
• Experience with data analysis using programming languages such as R or Python.
• Experience with or interest in engaging with both academic and natural resource management partners to develop research projects or outreach materials related to the climate change and invasive species in the southwestern US.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: November 15,2024

Application Deadline: 10/11/2024 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.