Postdoctoral Scholar
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
| |
 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Apr 14, 2026 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS The Cardinale lab at Penn State (https://sites.psu.edu/bradcardinale/) seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to join our research team and work on a project titled "Can landscapes be managed to feed people and save biodiversity too?" This study is designed to compare the effectiveness of two alternative land use strategies that have been proposed as ways to optimize the trade-off between food production and biodiversity conservation. Land Sparing proposes that conservation is best achieved when areas of high-intensity agriculture are kept separate from natural areas (e.g., forests) that contribute to conservation goals. Land Sharing proposes that conservation is best achieved when natural habitats are interspersed in agriculture to form a mixed-use, multifunctional landscape. This postdoc will utilize a new set of GIS maps and data layers to develop spatially explicit models that predict how fish and wildlifes respond to the configuration of agricultural and natural habitats in watersheds across the continental U.S. Models will then be used to forecast how future scenarios of land use change influence fish and wildlife conservation. The Cardinale lab, which is housed in Penn State's Department of Ecosystem Science and Management (https://ecosystems.psu.edu/), works on the conservation and restoration of biodiversity in freshwater habitats. However, the lab's research frequently extends to other organisms and ecosystems to look for generalities. The successful candidate will interact with the large number of faculty, postdocs, and graduate students participating in Penn State's Water Initiative, as well as a cross-campus biodiversity initiatives led by PSU's Huck Institute of the Life Sciences, Institute of Energy and the Environment, and the Institute for Sustainable Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Science (SAFES). Individuals must have a Ph.D. in Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field. The successful candidate must have completed all degree requirements by the appointment date. Candidates should have a strong publication record of scholarly publication. Experience with GIS, spatial analyses, linear mixed models, and structural equations modeling is preferred. Application. Candidates should apply online to Penn State's Job Posting Board. Please provide a cover letter stating your qualifications for the job as well as a curriculum vitae with the names and contact information for at least two references. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.For more detailed information, please visit ourBenefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |