Chicago Botanic Garden 2-year Synthesis Postdoc

[Tina Stanley]

The Foxx (disrupting) Ecology lab is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to collaborate on restoration focused synthesis projects with more details below:

Position Overview:

This is a two-year Postdoctoral Research Associate position and is a part of the Synthesis Center for Conservation and Restoration (sCORE) at the Chicago Botanic Garden working with collaborative teams to implement sCORE-funded research projects on plant restoration. The successful applicant will co-lead two cross-regional data synthesis teams that comprise government researchers, restoration practitioners, and non-profit and university researchers. We aim to 1) generate and assess seedling trait data on plants targeted for use in restoration throughout the US identify areas of need in restoration; and 2) generate a dataset on tallgrass prairie restoration outcomes to use machine learning and deep learning approaches to elucidate patterns in restoration outcomes.

The scholar will also help explore knowledge sources and systems of Black, Indigenous, Latine and other People of Color in restoration contexts and support a restoration network. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work alongside these collaborative and interdisciplinary groups toward data synthesis, co-write at least two peer-reviewed manuscripts, and organize two annual team meetings. The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. in an ecology-related field at the time of hire and have demonstrated experience and success conducting data analysis in R, mentoring of technicians and/or students, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and the ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team. We especially encourage scholars from historically minoritized backgrounds and persons with disabilities to apply. The ideal start date is October 9th, 2023, with some flexibility. Additionally, there is flexibility with telework elsewhere in the US, but the postdoc will need to report to the Chicago Botanic Garden in-person at least four times per year.

Praxis: We are two teams of dynamic and diverse researchers who are passionate about inclusion of BIPOC scholars and those from other historically excluded identities in restoration and ecology. Our teams are united in their pursuit of synthesis research that reexamines restoration practice and restoration knowledge. Our teams center mental health, work-life balance, and value diverse perspectives; we foster a stimulating, supportive atmosphere for collaborators to learn from and teach one another. We understand that as scientists, we should take our work seriously, but that it’s equally important that we create a respectful, enjoyable environment in which to do science.

Questions can be directed to Alicia Foxx (afoxx@chicagobotanic.org). We will begin reviewing applications on August 21st, 2023.

Please follow this link to the application and CV upload: https://tinyurl.com/CBG-postdoc

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