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Thermal Mapping – NEW 12/16/2025
Purpose: The postdoctoral associate will conduct research collecting and/or using thermal imagery data to inform the movement ecology of aquatic species. Specific work will focus on the Piscataquis River through thermal mapping in conjunction with habitat availability and connectivity assessments, including ongoing research on Atlantic salmon and brook trout. The incumbent will work with the regional managers, Tribal partners, NGOs, and other researchers to continue technological exchange and develop collaborative research. The incumbent will also assist with other projects to provide research support for the PIs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Specific responsibilities may include:
- Oversee and collect thermal imagery data using aerial (drone/helicopter or fixed wing) based equipment.
- Manage imagery data for use in collaborative studies and for research questions associated with aquatic species including Atlantic salmon and brook trout.
- Co-mentor graduate students working on congruent and complimentary projects within the PIs’ research group.
- Prepare manuscripts for peer review based on collected and collaborative data.
- Develop complimentary lines of research, depending on incumbent’s interest.
- Assist PIs with other research-related tasks as needed and time allows.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships that reflect courtesy, civility, and mutual respect.
- Build productive relationships with internal and external constituencies.
- Utilize coaching and mentoring methods which provide an environment that is anticipatory, supportive, and encourages constructive feedback on performance.
- Commit to organizational improvement by identifying opportunities to improve, and recommending possible alternatives for a situation.
- Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skill Qualifications
Required: PhD in an analytical field (Wildlife Ecology, Landscape Management, Forestry, Computer Science, etc.) conferred by date of hire; ability to conduct applied research on the landscape ecology of wildlife; proven success in seeing projects through from start to finish; Expertise in study design, data collection, and qualitative and quantitative analysis relevant to understanding the ecological processes; demonstrated ability to work as an effective part of a team; and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred: Experience in thermal imagery and in aquatic systems; demonstrated experience in large-scale data management, which may include spatial modeling, expertise in R, Python, GIS, or other platforms; and expertise in study design, data collection, and qualitative and quantitative analysis relevant to understanding the ecological processes, particularly with thermal patterns.
Salary: Typical hiring salary for this soft-money funded position is $65,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Work Environment: Work may be performed in an office on campus. Workload priorities may need to be shifted and schedules changed in order to meet multiple deadlines.
Position Type: Full-time, Soft Money Grant funded. Contingent on funding and successful performance. Twelve months of funding is currently available; a total of 36 months of funding is anticipated.
Closing date: Review will begin January 15, 2026.
How to Apply: More information about the position and how to apply can be found here.
Updated 3/13/2026
