Post-Doctoral Associate in the Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (Mubadala ACCESS) - Dr. John Burt
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About the Role
NYU Abu Dhabi seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate to lead spatial ecology and habitat mapping for a fisheries research initiative. The role involves integrating environmental data, GIS, and field surveys to inform marine conservation.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the spatial ecology, habitat mapping, and environmental data integration components of a major applied research initiative
- Develop habitat characterization workflows using bathymetric datasets, side scan sonar, remotely sensed imagery, GIS, and other spatial datasets
- Produce habitat maps, ecological indicators, habitat suitability assessments, and spatial decision support products
- Collaborate with project staff to design field campaigns, develop sampling strategies, and participate in marine field surveys
- Establish robust data management and quality assurance workflows
- Prepare scientific manuscripts, technical reports, maps, visualizations, and presentations for project partners and government stakeholders
- Engage with Emirates Nature–WWF, government agencies, and other stakeholders to communicate research findings and support translation of science into management and policy outcomes
- Contribute to broader research activities of Mubadala ACCESS through mentoring junior researchers and students, participating in proposal development, and contributing to peer reviewed publications
Requirements
- PhD in Marine Science, Marine Ecology, Oceanography, Environmental Science, Geography, Spatial Ecology, or closely related discipline
- No more than five years post receipt of PhD
- Experience conducting independent marine spatial analyses and developing habitat maps using marine datasets
- Strong analytical skills and experience with spatial modelling and statistical software such as R, Python, or MATLAB
- Experience using GIS, side scan sonar, multibeam bathymetry, underwater imagery, remote sensing, and other marine habitat mapping technologies
- Experience integrating biological, environmental, and spatial datasets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong publication record in marine ecology, habitat mapping, fisheries ecology, or environmental science
- Experience conducting marine field surveys, including SCUBA certification
- Familiarity with environmental monitoring equipment such as CTDs, multiparameter sondes, or environmental sensor networks
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Position Overview
- The Mubadala Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (Mubadala ACCESS) at NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Post Doctoral Associate to investigate environmental and ecological drivers of productive fishing grounds in the UAE.
- Working in collaboration with Emirates Nature–WWF and government partners, the successful candidate will lead spatial ecology, habitat mapping, and environmental data integration components of an applied research initiative.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the spatial ecology and habitat mapping components by integrating environmental monitoring data, fisheries information, habitat datasets, and field observations.
- Develop habitat characterization workflows using bathymetric datasets, side scan sonar, remotely sensed imagery, GIS, and other spatial datasets.
- Produce habitat maps, ecological indicators, habitat suitability assessments, and spatial decision support products.
- Collaborate with project staff to design field campaigns, develop sampling strategies, and participate in marine field surveys.
- Establish robust data management and quality assurance workflows.
- Prepare scientific manuscripts, technical reports, maps, visualizations, and presentations for project partners and government stakeholders.
- Engage with Emirates Nature–WWF, government agencies, and other stakeholders to communicate research findings and support translation of science into management and policy outcomes.
- Contribute to broader research activities through mentoring junior researchers and students, participating in proposal development, and contributing to peer reviewed publications.
Qualifications
- PhD in Marine Science, Marine Ecology, Oceanography, Environmental Science, Geography, Spatial Ecology, or closely related discipline.
- No more than five years post receipt of PhD.
- Demonstrated experience conducting independent marine spatial analyses and developing habitat maps using marine datasets.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with spatial modelling and statistical software such as R, Python, or MATLAB.
- Experience using GIS, side scan sonar, multibeam bathymetry, underwater imagery, remote sensing, and other marine habitat mapping technologies is highly desirable.
- Experience integrating biological, environmental, and spatial datasets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong publication record in marine ecology, habitat mapping, fisheries ecology, or environmental science.
- Experience conducting marine field surveys, including SCUBA certification.
- Familiarity with environmental monitoring equipment such as CTDs, multiparameter sondes, or environmental sensor networks.
Application Instructions
- Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree/copy of highest degree, and a research statement, all in PDF format.
- Two contact reference letters will be requested from shortlisted candidates.
- Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.
About NYU Abu Dhabi
- NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East operated abroad by a major American research university.
- Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest ranked university in the UAE and MENA region.
- NYUAD is committed to non discrimination, anti harassment, dignity, and mutual respect.
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