Jedediah Brodie

Jedediah Brodie’s Conservation Ecology & Research Lab is advertising a postdoctoral researcher position for an NSF-funded project on the responses of tropical tree populations and communities to climate variation and species loss . The project uses more than 10 years of data from camera traps , tree phenology , tree demography , targeted field experiments, and a rare natural experiment to study mammal-tree interactions , tree recruitment , species composition , and forest carbon storage . The work is centered on a lowland rainforest site in Danum Valley Conservation Area, Malaysian Borneo , and examines the ecological consequences of the loss of the bearded pig as a dominant mammalian consumer. The successful candidate will analyze long-term ecological datasets using quantitative methods, especially population models , and will lead and publish 2–3 primary research papers. The position does not involve field work. Strong skills in R and population modeling are required, with experience in Bayesian approaches, Integral Projection Models, or similar frameworks preferred. A completed PhD in ecology or a related field is required before the start date. Funding is guaranteed for one year, with a second year dependent on satisfactory performance and available funds. The position includes a salary of $70,000/year , health insurance , and a $5,000 relocation allowance . Remote work is possible, but preference is given to candidates willing to relocate to Missoula, Montana . Applications should be emailed as a single PDF containing a cover letter, CV, and 3–4 references with email addresses. Review begins on 2026-06-01 , and the position remains open until filled.