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Postdoctoral Research Associate
Posting Number
req26713
Department
Sch of Nat Resource&Enviro-Res
Department Website Link
Natural Resources & the Environment
Location
Tucson Campus
Address
1064 E. Lowell St., Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights
The Babst Lab in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate with expertise in ecosystem dynamics in anthropogenically altered drylands. The lab uses a variety of field ecological, remote sensing, and laboratory-based approaches to assess vegetation growth and functioning along environmental gradients in and beyond the U.S. Southwest. The successful candidate will conduct collaborative research on the associations between the properties of tailings storage facilities and the development of long-lasting vegetation communities on and adjacent to mining-impacted land.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will leverage existing and new observations to build predictive capacity for revegetation success or failure. The selected appointee will work under the guidance of Dr. Flurin Babst and will conduct their research in close collaboration with the Center for Environmentally Sustainable Mining, led by Dr. Alicja Babst-Kostecka, and the Arizona Remote Sensing Center, led by Dr. Willem van Leeuwen.
This is a one-year position with a possible extension contingent upon work performance and funding.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological field and remote sensing studies at mining-impacted sites in the U.S. Southwest.
• Conduct empirical and/or process-based modelling of vegetation and soil dynamics in dryland settings.
• Collaborate with lab members, project partners, and project leadership on research ideas and direction.
• Participate in research meetings; lead and contribute to team discussions.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate student research.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals; deliver oral or poster presentations at relevant conferences and outreach events.
• Contribute to grant proposals submitted by the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in environmental science, ecology, geography, biochemistry, or a related field by the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and expertise in integrating multi-scale remote sensing data (spectral or structural) with other environmental variables (e.g., climate, soil, and ground observations).
• Experience and expertise in statistical or process-based modelling.
• Experience conducting environmental research on mining-impacted land.
• A demonstrated track record of project leadership and relevant publications.

FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Research
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
NIH Salary Guidelines, Depends on Experience
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
9/28/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Flurin Babst
babst@arizona.edu
Open Date
8/6/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
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