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SOEST POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (RANGE SHIFTS IN THE PACIFIC) – ID# 225177

Description: Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the University of Hawai‘i School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Sea Grant College Program, located in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. The Postdoctoral Researcher will join the 2025-2027 Future of Species Range Shifts cohort as part of the Climate Adaptation Postdoctoral (CAP) Fellows Program, hosted by the U.S. Geological Survey Climate Adaptation Science Centers. Telework (from the employees’ residence city within Hawai‘i) may be permissible subject to review and approval by Principal Investigator and RCUH. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:  $6,000 – $6,500/Mon.

DUTIES:  Under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI), Research PI/Supervisor, and the project proposal, compiles and synthesizes knowledge and research on the distribution, abundance, and impacts of non-native and invasive plants in Hawai‘i and the Mariana Islands (Guam & CNMI). Compiles and organizes species occurrence data for invasive plants established in Hawai‘i, CNMI, and Guam using regional, national, and global databases, citizen science applications, published records, priority species lists, weed risk assessments, and expert input to create comprehensive and focal lists of invasive plants. Uses vegetation plot data to model the climatic breadth of focal species in Hawai‘i and the Mariana Islands. Develops species distribution models for select taxa using species occurrence and abundance data and regional and global gridded climate data to develop projections of habitat suitability for select invasive plant species. Develops climate scenarios to assess the effects of climate on species distributions, and models range changes to evaluate how climatic breadth and elevation is related to the magnitude of projected range shifts in the Hawaiian and Mariana Island archipelagos. Attends all meetings, training, and functions of the CAP Fellows program. Presents the results in journals, webinars, research summaries, national and regional conferences, and reports. Participates in Pacific Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (Pacific RISCC) Management Network meetings and shares research results with the network.

CLOSING DATE:  April 3, 2025, or until filled. Applications received after this deadline may be considered only if the position is not filled or up to the date a selection has been approved by the RCUH (whichever comes first). INQUIRIES:  Dr. Elliott Parsons 808-494-0832 (Oahu).

For qualifications, requirements, and how to apply, visit the job announcement on the RCUH website.