GIS Research Assistant/Spatial Ecologist with Archbold Biological Station (Venus, FL)

https://archbold-station.apscareerportal.com/jobs/2820429/apps/new

Benefits:

• 403b Plan Participation
• 10 paid holidays per year
• paid vacation
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

 
Archbold Biological Station is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Spatial Ecologist to join our dynamic research support team. The successful candidate will manage and analyze geospatial data to support ecological research and conservation efforts. This role involves spatial data analysis to advance our understanding of spatial patterns and processes in natural ecosystems. An ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and interested in spatial analysis to support ecological research, conservation, and education. The desired start date is in March.  Posting will remain open until 2/21/25, however, applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will be scheduled. 

Essential Roles & Responsibilities 

• Geospatial Data Management: Collect, manage, and analyze geospatial data using GIS and remote sensing technologies. 
• Data Analysis: Perform spatial analyses to identify patterns and trends in ecological data, and develop predictive models to inform conservation strategies.
• Research Collaboration: Work closely with other researchers and scientists at Archbold Biological Station and with collaborators, to integrate spatial data into ongoing ecological studies. 
• Reporting and Publication: Prepare detailed reports, maps, and scientific publications to communicate research findings to the scientific community and stakeholders. 
• Support Research Staff: Assist research staff with daily use of Archbold spatial data systems, including spatial analysis, setting up field data collection apps, and cartography support. 
  
  

Required Qualifications 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field and 2-4 years of full-time GIS experience, or a Master’s degree and 1-2 years of full-time GIS experience. 
• Proficiency in GIS software, preferably ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online 
• Experience with Remote Sensing software and tools. 
• Experience performing spatial analyses 
• Passion for Archbold's mission, with interest or experience in biological research and conservation. 
• An analytical mindset with the ability to prioritize and problem-solve, with little to no supervision 
• Excellent communication skills. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience using GIS to address questions in ecology 
• Experience performing advanced spatial analyses 
• Familiarity with analyzing high resolution imagery 
• Experience working with prescribed fire data or looking at prescribed fire imagery 
• Experience with statistical analysis and modeling software (e.g., R, Python). 

Compensation: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Archbold is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected status. Archbold will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Archbold stands proud of its collaborative culture and all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and works to ensure that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. 

Archbold's mission is to build and share the scientific knowledge needed to protect the life, lands, and waters of Florida, and beyond.  Archbold’s footprint encompasses the ancient scrub habitats of the Lake Wales Ridge; the Avon Park Air Force Range Sentinel Landscape; the vast, open ranchlands of Central Florida; and the many waterways that flow south into Lake Okeechobee and then drain to the coasts, touching the lives of millions of Floridians.  Archbold studies and protects these natural wonders as ecosystems: as complex networks shaped by measurable natural processes.  Our dozens of research sites encompass the pristine sand dunes of the Lake Wales Ridge; the ranchlands and wetlands that make up much of Central Florida; and the rivers that flow south into Lake Okeechobee and beyond. 

Today Archbold stewards a rich mosaic of natural habitats, native ecosystems, working lands, and historic buildings at Archbold Biological Station and Buck Island Ranch. The Station and the Ranch serve as the place-based crucible for our innovative science, conservation, and education programs. These draw from a long, deep history, dating back from our beginnings, founded by Richard Archbold in 1941.​