Matthew D. Hurteau

The Earth Systems Ecology Lab at The University of New Mexico is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for an ecosystem modeling project focused on the interaction of climate change and disturbance impacts on forests in the intermountain western United States. The position is part of a multi-institution team involving hydrology, computer science, and social science collaborators. The postdoc will work on forest-water relationships , run LANDIS-II simulations for three watersheds, and collaborate on a machine-learning approach to model core response variables in additional watersheds. The role is especially relevant for candidates interested in ecology , environmental science , earth science , spatial data analysis , statistics , and computational modeling. This is a two-year position with a preferred start in summer 2026 . The salary is $60,000–63,000 per year plus benefits. Applicants should have a PhD in ecology, ecosystem science, earth/environmental sciences, or statistics, along with R programming experience. Preferred experience includes C+ or C# programming and willingness to occasionally participate in field sampling. To apply, submit a single PDF with a cover letter, CV, and names/contact information for three references. Review of applications begins on 2026-05-08 .