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. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references.

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).