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Botanical Society of America

Ecologist

Fairfax, CA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

If you're an ecologist who wants your work to extend beyond the classroom, office, or laboratory--and into the landscapes you're helping protect we'd love to hear from you. ???? Bring your science.

Ri Asla

NY · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

The Ecological Landscape Project Manager will work directly with Edwina von Gal helping to guide clients, coordinate implementation, oversee ecological land care practices, and train landscapers, in ...

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.

Ecologist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

S. degree or higher in biology, ecology, environmental/natural science, landscape architecture, or related field * 3-5+ years of professional experience with transportation and energy client-driven ...

National Park Service

Ecologist

Homestead, FL · On-site +1

$95K - $123K/yr

Summary You will serve as a Ecologist with National Park Service. You may be required to travel ... managed landscapes, minimize human impacts. Develops and carries out statistically valid data ...

VHB

Ecologist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

S. degree or higher in biology, ecology, environmental/natural science, landscape architecture, or related field * 3-5+ years of professional experience with transportation and energy client-driven ...

VHB

Ecologist

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$70K - $90K/yr

S. degree or higher in biology, ecology, environmental/natural science, landscape architecture, or related field * 3-5+ years of professional experience with transportation and energy client-driven ...

VHB

Ecologist

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$70K - $90K/yr

S. degree or higher in biology, ecology, environmental/natural science, landscape architecture, or related field * 3-5+ years of professional experience with transportation and energy client-driven ...

Coeur d'Alene Tribe

Forest Ecologist

Plummer, ID · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

... Landscape Scale Fee Restoration" program, which includes developing forest management plans, administrating forest restoration projects, and conducting ecological surveys on Tribal Fee and Trust ...

Coeur d'Alene Tribe

Forest Ecologist

Plummer, ID · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

... Landscape Scale Fee Restoration" program, which includes developing forest management plans, administrating forest restoration projects, and conducting ecological surveys on Tribal Fee and Trust ...

Lē'ahi Landscaping

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Landscape Maintenance Worker

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Maintenance of various landscapes across Oʻahu, focusing on native plant care, ecological health, and aesthetic standards. II. General Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Conduct regular landscape ...

V3 Companies

Field Ecologist II-III

West Chicago, IL · On-site

As a Field Ecologist, you will play a crucial role in studying and understanding natural ecosystems ... landscape architecture and surveying services. We believe in excellence in all we do and have an ...

V3 Companies

Field Ecologist II-III

West Chicago, IL · On-site

$23 - $30/hr

As a Field Ecologist, you will play a crucial role in studying and understanding natural ecosystems ... landscape architecture and surveying services. We believe in excellence in all we do and have an ...

V3 Companies

Field Ecologist II-III

Woodridge, IL · On-site

As a Field Ecologist, you will play a crucial role in studying and understanding natural ecosystems ... landscape architecture and surveying services. We believe in excellence in all we do and have an ...

V3 Companies

Field Ecologist II-III

Woodridge, IL · On-site

$23 - $30/hr

As a Field Ecologist, you will play a crucial role in studying and understanding natural ecosystems ... landscape architecture and surveying services. We believe in excellence in all we do and have an ...

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How much do landscape ecologist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for landscape ecologist in the United States is $59,547.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $74,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a landscape ecologist?

A Landscape Ecologist studies how ecological processes interact with landscapes, including the effects of human activities and natural changes on ecosystems. They analyze spatial patterns, biodiversity, and land-use impacts to guide conservation and sustainable development. Their work often involves GIS mapping, field research, and collaboration with planners, policymakers, and environmental organizations.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a landscape ecologist?

As a Landscape Ecologist, your daily responsibilities may include conducting field surveys, analyzing spatial data using GIS, and developing models to understand ecosystem patterns and processes. You will often prepare reports, interpret environmental data for stakeholders, and collaborate with land managers, scientists, and policymakers to propose conservation or restoration solutions. The role also involves staying up to date with relevant research, attending planning meetings, and sometimes leading educational outreach. These tasks help ensure that land use decisions are informed by sound ecological science.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the landscape ecologist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Landscape Ecologist, you need expertise in ecology, environmental science, landscape analysis, and typically a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with GIS software, remote sensing tools, data modeling, and relevant environmental certifications like Certified Ecologist or GIS Professional are often required. Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and project management abilities help you excel in multidisciplinary settings. These competencies enable effective research, collaboration, and the development of sustainable land management strategies.

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Infographic showing various Landscape Ecologist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,547 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

Postdoctoral Landscape Ecologist

Cherokee Federal

Lafayette, LA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

Job description


Postdoctoral Landscape Ecologist
Cherokee United Services is seeking a Postdoctoral Landscape Ecologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. This role supports landscape-scale research on coastal wetland responses to extreme events, including droughts, hurricanes, and freeze events.
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Postdoctoral Landscape Ecologist Responsibilities Include:
  • Conduct literature reviews focused on the effects of extreme events on coastal wetland ecosystems.
  • Develop research hypotheses regarding coastal wetland responses to drought, hurricanes, freeze events, and other extreme environmental conditions.
  • Acquire, organize, document, and analyze abiotic and extreme-event data that characterize environmental drivers of ecological change.
  • Acquire and analyze long-term remote sensing data to quantify spatial and temporal effects of extreme events on coastal wetlands.
  • Acquire and analyze long-term field-based ecological data to assess impacts of extreme events on coastal wetland vegetation and ecosystem conditions.
  • Apply landscape ecology and coastal wetland ecosystem science to investigate wetland stability, plant productivity, vegetation performance, and vegetation coverage.
  • Integrate historical climate, vegetation-change, geospatial, remote-sensing, and ecological datasets to support landscape-, regional-, and global-scale analyses.
  • Develop and maintain complete technical documentation for datasets, analytical workflows, methodologies, and project activities.
  • Produce Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)-compliant metadata for data products and deliverables.
  • Maintain organized project records, timekeeping documentation, data logs, analytical code, and version-controlled project materials.
  • Prepare publication-ready figures, tables, data sets, data releases, reports, and journal articles that summarize research methods, findings, and key conclusions.
  • Communicate research results and findings to staff, project partners, customers, cooperators, and other stakeholders.
  • Participate in and help facilitate project meetings, partner meetings, technical discussions, and research-planning activities.
  • Present research findings through conference presentations, partner briefings, scientific meetings, and other outreach opportunities.
  • Assist with technical aspects of proposal development, as assigned.
  • Prepare and submit monthly status reports that describe project progress, completed work, issues encountered, proposed solutions, and upcoming activities.
  • Follow established standard operating procedures, quality requirements, safety procedures, information-security requirements, and applicable federal policies.
  • Support field-based data collection activities, when required.
  • Travel to field sites, meetings, or partner locations as required by the task order.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities Requested:
  • Doctoral degree in ecology, geography, landscape ecology, coastal ecology, environmental science, or a closely related field strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated expertise in landscape ecology and coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics required.
  • Experience evaluating ecological responses to extreme events, including droughts, hurricanes, freeze events, flooding, storms, or other climate-related disturbances preferred.
  • Experience using remote sensing, geospatial data, historical climate datasets, vegetation-change products, or comparable environmental data sources required.
  • Demonstrated ability to acquire, manage, analyze, and interpret long-term ecological, environmental, geospatial, and remote-sensing datasets.
  • Experience conducting spatial and temporal analyses at landscape, regional, and/or global scales preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of coastal wetland vegetation, wetland stability, plant productivity, vegetation performance, and ecosystem response to environmental stressors preferred.
  • Ability to develop scientifically sound research questions, hypotheses, study approaches, and analytical methods.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing peer-reviewed journal articles, technical reports, scientific figures, tables, data products, and presentations.
  • Familiarity with federal scientific-data requirements, metadata standards, data documentation practices, and reproducible research methods.
  • Ability to develop FGDC-compliant metadata and maintain thorough documentation for datasets, analytical procedures, and research products.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex scientific findings clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with federal scientists, partners, cooperators, customers, and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, manage competing priorities, and deliver accurate, timely work.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality, documentation, and customer specifications.
  • Ability to successfully complete a federal background investigation and maintain required access credentials.
  • Ability to meet fieldwork-related safety, physical, and travel requirements, as needed.

Company Information:
Cherokee Federal is a division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner to federal clients, Cherokee Federal rapidly builds innovative and advanced solutions across environmental science, national security and intelligence, cybersecurity, health care, logistics, and other mission-critical areas. One hundred percent of Cherokee Federal profits support Cherokee Nation citizens through health care, education, and job creation. To learn more, visit cherokee-federal.com.
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military members transitioning to civilian careers are encouraged to apply.
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    • Landscape Ecology
    • Coastal Wetlands
    • Remote Sensing
    • Extreme Events
    • Ecological Data Analysis

  • 5 Similar Job Titles:
    • Coastal Wetland Scientist
    • Landscape Ecologist
    • Environmental Research Scientist
    • Geospatial Ecologist
    • Coastal Ecosystem Scientist

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Cherokee Federal - a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses - is a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation's mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. Our team of companies manages nearly 1,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, consulting, engineering and manufacturing, health, and technology portfolios. Since 2012, the Cherokee Federal team of companies has won more than $5 billion in government contracts. Our 3,000+ employees work in 26 countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories. Why choose Cherokee Federal? Visit our website and learn about the great reasons to join our team. cherokee-federal.com

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Architectural services

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Tulsa, OK, US

Year founded

1969

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