Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term East Lansing, Michigan, United States Plant Soil And Microbial Sciences 40000781 Area of Interest: Agriculture Area of Interest: Education/Training Area of Interest: Research/Scientific Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff Remote Work: Remote-Friendly Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Mar 30 2026 Closing at: Mar 30 2028 -
23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources 1119227 Position Summary The Lark Lab at Michigan State University seeks a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in satellite remote sensing and spatial analysis to study agricultural land management in the United States. The researcher will contribute as a core team member to projects investigating grassland management, use, and
biomass harvest regimes, along with other remote sensing and spatial analyses of grasslands, abandoned croplands, and conservation lands across the U.S. The work will directly inform policymaking and national strategies to advance conservation, improve land management, and enhance ecosystem services outcomes. The researcher will also have ample opportunity to collaborate on complementary projects focused on mapping,
modeling, and advancing agricultural conservation practices, bioenergy solutions, and land-based climate mitigation. Job Responsibilities: The researcher will map and assess current and historic grassland management and harvest practices, using large amounts of geospatial training data to effectively classify grazing, haying, and other grassland management regimes on U.S. agricultural lands. The researcher will also
work closely with colleagues at other institutions including the U.S. Department of Agriculture and several universities to improve upon existing remotely sensed data, develop new methods for detection of land management practices, and apply the developed products to conservation and policy-relevant research questions. The study area is the conterminous United States with additional emphasis on the Midwest region,
and work can include field data collection to support the analysis, if interested. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate -Geography, agricultural economics,
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