Postdoc in Ecohydrology and Forest Resilience North Carolina State University in United States

North Carolina State University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Ecohydrology and Forest Resilience with Dr. Matthias Sprenger in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources.

The project is part of the DOE-funded Watershed Function Science Focus Area, an integrated multi-laboratory effort studying how mountainous watersheds respond to warming, drying, snow droughts, wildfire, and other environmental stressors. The postdoc will investigate the interplay between bedrock properties and forest resilience in the Rocky Mountains, using unpublished observational data, advanced modeling, and quantitative analytics.

Research themes include hydrology, ecohydrology, forest science, tree physiology, stable isotopes, dendrochronology, remote sensing, machine learning, and ecological/physical modeling of mountainous forests and watersheds. The announcement also highlights work on climate variability, soil-plant interactions, and field-based data collection in remote mountain environments.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a PhD in hydrology, tree physiology, forestry, ecohydrology, or a closely related field; strong research and publication records; and quantitative/computational skills, especially Python or R. Preferred experience includes stable isotope analysis (13C and 18O), remote sensing, machine learning, and multi-day field campaigns.

Funding: the position is supported through the DOE Watershed Function SFA. The post does not list a stipend amount, but it is a funded postdoctoral appointment.

Application window: apply by June 15, 2026 using the Google Form linked in the announcement.