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Dudek

As-Needed Fire Protection Planner IV

Encinitas, CA · On-site +1

$60 - $65/hr

Urban Forestry/Fire Work Environment: Remote Compensation: $60.00-65.00/hourly* Dudek's journey ... Bachelor's degree in fire science, forestry, natural resources, fire ecology, homeland security ...

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The Pennsylvania State University

$15/hr

... forestry, agriculture, international affairs, landscape architecture, history, ecology, remote sensing, web-mapping, and related topics -Familiarity with geospatial software applications. Please ...

Vibrant Planet

Sr. Director; Marketing

... machine learning, remote sensing, and best-in-class wildfire and ecological science - helps ... forest resilience, and climate-smart land management through earned media, content, events, and ...

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How much do remote forest ecologist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote forest 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.

How does a remote forest ecologist typically collaborate with on-site teams and other specialists?

As a remote forest ecologist, collaboration often involves regular virtual meetings, data sharing through cloud-based platforms, and coordinated fieldwork planning with on-site teams. You’ll frequently analyze satellite imagery or remote-sensing data and communicate findings to foresters, wildlife biologists, and land managers. Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll need to translate complex ecological data into actionable insights for both scientific and operational teams. Building effective relationships remotely ensures that research objectives align and field activities stay synchronized.

What does a Remote Forest Ecologist do?

A Remote Forest Ecologist studies and monitors forest ecosystems primarily through remote means, such as satellite imagery, drones, and geographic information systems (GIS). They analyze data to assess forest health, biodiversity, carbon storage, and the effects of climate change or human activity on forests. Their work often supports conservation efforts, sustainable forest management, and environmental policy development. By working remotely, they can collaborate with global teams and monitor forests in inaccessible or distant areas.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Forest Ecologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Forest Ecologist, you need expertise in ecology, forestry, data analysis, and field research, typically supported by a degree in ecology, forestry, or environmental science. Familiarity with GIS software, remote sensing tools, statistical analysis programs, and sometimes drone technology is often required. Strong problem-solving abilities, self-motivation, effective communication, and adaptability are important soft skills for working independently and collaborating remotely. These skills and qualities are essential for conducting accurate research, managing forest ecosystems, and effectively communicating findings to stakeholders while working in remote or virtual environments.
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Infographic showing various Remote Forest Ecologist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 11% In-person, and 89% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,547 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Tamus

College Station, TX • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Ecology & Conservation Biology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

AboutTexas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

  • Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

  • Texas A&M AgriLife Research

  • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University

  • Texas A&M Forest Service

  • Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As thenation'slargestmostcomprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System.With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Clickhereto learn more about howyoucan be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

PositionInformation

Responsibilities:

-Develop ecohydrological modeling for plant water stress and irrigation optimization.
-Study drought impacts on land-atmosphere interaction.
-Prepare and publish articles in national/international peer-reviewed scientific journals that highlight findings from the research projects.
-Present research findings at national/international events and conferences;
-Collaborate with various, relevant faculty at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research in developing grant proposals for increased future funding, preparing peer-review journal articles, and supervising graduate students, if any.
-Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

PhD degree in a field related to the tasks above

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD degree in a field related to the tasks above within the broader theme of remote sensing, computer science, or ecology with a quantitative, empirical orientation, and fundamental parts of climate change.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

What You Need to Know

Salary:Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

Position Funding:This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose toworkfor Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit packageincluding the following:

  • Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurancewith Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

  • 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

  • Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month

  • Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas

  • Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

ApplicantInstructions

Applications received by Texas A&MAgriLifemust either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

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Cover letter

List of references

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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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