I am always looking for postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers to join our team!
If you are interested, please email me to discuss potential projects and collaborations.
Specific current opportunities available in the lab are listed below:
Post-doctoral position focused on urban forest socio-ecological systems
A full time Postdoctoral Research Associate position with 1.5 years of dedicated funding is available in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Connecticut. We are seeking a productive scholar with a combination of skills suitable for integration of ecological, sociological, and/or geospatial data. The post-doctoral scientist will collaborate on the development of a research program focused on urban forest patches in Connecticut and beyond. Research will focus on socio-ecological conditions and equity of access and ecosystem service provisioning associated with forest patches across urban to exurban landscapes. The project builds on a multi-year, interdisciplinary NSF-sponsored SESYNC Pursuit project focused on urban forest patches and a new USDA Forest Service-led regional network focused on Urban Silviculture.
The successful candidate will have completed a PhD, preferably in ecology, socio-ecological systems, human dimensions of natural resources, or a related field. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a proven capacity to publish in peer-reviewed journals are required. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience working with combined ecological, socio-ecological, and geospatial data and with strong analytical skills. Opportunities to mentor undergraduate and graduate students are available, and depending on candidate interest, opportunities would be available to gain experience teaching as an instructor of record. This position may require some travel and field work to collect site-level ecological data, but travel will likely be limited to the Northeastern US.
The post-doctoral scientist will join the Applied Forest Ecology Lab at UConn and work alongside Robert Fahey and Anita Morzillo from UConn and Danica Doroski, the Urban Forestry Coordinator for the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT-DEEP). The post-doctoral scientist will also collaborate closely with a network of urban forest managers and ecologists and social scientists from the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station, National Park Service, Longwood Gardens (PA), University of Florida, University of Maryland-Baltimore County, Rutgers University, University of Delaware, and Yale University. The position will require in-person work, but the successful candidate could be based outside CT in the Northeastern region, including, for example, the New York, Boston, or Philadelphia metropolitan areas (project partners are based in a variety of locations within the Boston-Washington corridor). Salary for the position is competitive and linked to the current NIH NRSA scale (see UConn Postdoctoral Policies & Benefits).
To apply, please send a single PDF file containing a cover letter describing your interest and experience, a CV, contact information for three references, and copies of up to two relevant publications or manuscripts to Dr. Robert Fahey (robert.fahey(at)uconn.edu). Please include “Urban Forest SES Postdoc Application” in your email subject line. The principal investigators are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and we strongly encourage applications by scholars from underrepresented minority populations. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2021 with a negotiable start date in late 2021 or early 2022.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
The successful candidate will have completed a PhD, preferably in ecology, socio-ecological systems, human dimensions of natural resources, or a related field. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a proven capacity to publish in peer-reviewed journals are required. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience working with combined ecological, socio-ecological, and geospatial data and with strong analytical skills. Opportunities to mentor undergraduate and graduate students are available, and depending on candidate interest, opportunities would be available to gain experience teaching as an instructor of record. This position may require some travel and field work to collect site-level ecological data, but travel will likely be limited to the Northeastern US.
The post-doctoral scientist will join the Applied Forest Ecology Lab at UConn and work alongside Robert Fahey and Anita Morzillo from UConn and Danica Doroski, the Urban Forestry Coordinator for the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT-DEEP). The post-doctoral scientist will also collaborate closely with a network of urban forest managers and ecologists and social scientists from the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station, National Park Service, Longwood Gardens (PA), University of Florida, University of Maryland-Baltimore County, Rutgers University, University of Delaware, and Yale University. The position will require in-person work, but the successful candidate could be based outside CT in the Northeastern region, including, for example, the New York, Boston, or Philadelphia metropolitan areas (project partners are based in a variety of locations within the Boston-Washington corridor). Salary for the position is competitive and linked to the current NIH NRSA scale (see UConn Postdoctoral Policies & Benefits).
To apply, please send a single PDF file containing a cover letter describing your interest and experience, a CV, contact information for three references, and copies of up to two relevant publications or manuscripts to Dr. Robert Fahey (robert.fahey(at)uconn.edu). Please include “Urban Forest SES Postdoc Application” in your email subject line. The principal investigators are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and we strongly encourage applications by scholars from underrepresented minority populations. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2021 with a negotiable start date in late 2021 or early 2022.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
Graduate Students
There are not any currently funded openings available in the lab, but feel free to reach out about possible future positions and options for securing funding.
Undergraduate Students
We are always interested in hearing from undergraduate students who might be interested in working or volunteering in the lab. Please contact Dr. Fahey to discuss opportunities.
