Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Conservation Science

Position Overview

We are seeking one post-doc to work on conservation biology research with Dr. Binbin Li. Current research focuses on protected area planning and management, endangered species conservation and co-benefits of conservation.

The candidate should have prior research experience in conservation science. The candidate selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the China through the period of employment. Position is available for immediate filling.

The Environmental Research Center at Duke Kunshan University is a research institution that integrates research and educational programs in environmental science and policy. The research center provides a hub for faculty to engage in interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research in China and beyond; it facilitates collaborations with faculty and researchers at Chinese universities, businesses operating in China, policymakers, and non-governmental organizations. The research center also serves as a hub for innovative student research projects that are collaborative, vertically integrated, problem-focused, and multidisciplinary. For more information, please visit: https://dukekunshan.edu.cn/en/research/environmental-research-center.

Reports to

Prof. Binbin Li, Associate Professor of Environmental Science

Essential Duties

• Help develop the research projects and initiate new projects, including research project management, funding application preparation, data collection, data analysis, manuscript drafting for peer reviewed journals and report writing.
• Help manage the fieldwork team and work with nature reserves, local governments, NGOs and research institutes. 
• This job requires strong capability in independent research and project management. The candidate will be given freedom to develop new projects that could expand the current research direction.
• Work toward achieving assigned annual objectives and KPIs, demonstrating accountability for performance and results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• University employees’ job responsibilities will continue to expand in scope and depth as the University grows in size and complexity in its programs.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in environmental sciences, conservation biology or related fields.
• Strong quantitate skills in ArcGIS, python, R and remote sensing.
• Experience in fieldwork and management of survey team.
• Strong writing skills and fluent in both English and Chinese.
• Experience in proposal writing and funding application.
• At least one publication in peer-reviewed journals.