Ecological Modeler
The U.S. Geological Survey Leetown Science Center is seeking an ecological modeler to help develop and refine conceptual and predictive models of the effects land use and climate on ecological and hydrologic processes to forecast ecosystem structure, function, and services Principal Responsibilities: • Assemble, analyze and produce composited spatial data layers of physical and biological elements for integration with modeling programs • Analyze GIS data layers to generate composited data layers by writing aml's (macros) and utilizing vector/raster tools and software products to generate spatial templates of specified scale • Develop and refine conceptual, mechanistic, statistical, and predictive models of land use, land cover, and ecological and hydrologic processes to evaluate the effects of conservation practices, climate, and land-use change on ecosystem processes and services. • Assist senior scientists in writing reports and manuscripts, attend project meetings, prepare and present project results at scientific meetings and briefings Qualifications: • Required - Ph.D. in suitable natural resource or ecology area with at least one year of experience with ecosystem modeling using models and tools such as Forest Vegetation Simulation (FVS), Landscape Disturbance (LANDIS/LANDIS II), Environmental Policy Integrated (EPIC), and Soil Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) models, or open-source, multi-agent programmable modeling tools such as NetLogo. Contractor should also be familiar with ArcGIS, able to write code/scripts in programs like Python, C++, or Java and adept at editing and analyzing data using the following software systems without instruction or guidance: ArcGIS, GoogleEarth, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. • Desirable: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and peer-reviewed publications in the field. US Citizenship is required. Candidates will be subject to a Background Investigation and Drug Testing. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. To apply, click Apply to Job below Cherokee Nation Technology Solutions provides technical support services and project support personnel to our Government and industry partners. Our highly skilled experts support and supplement the mission, expertise, and skill sets of our clients. Utilizing our customer-intimate approach, we partner with our clients to provide strategic solutions that maximize the use of human and financial resources to ensure that mission-critical projects are completed on time and within budget. Cherokee Nation Technology Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
