p>Prior research experience in one or more of the following: • Collection of proximal remote sensing data • Conducting field research, particularly leading and planning field excursions • Analysis of satellite or airborne remote sensing data • Processing ecosystem flux data • Familiarity with carbon-water coupling, vegetation physiology, drought impacts, land-atmosphere interactions, or plant pathology • Interest in interdisciplinary research that connects ecosystem science with societal or environmental decision-making • Prior experience mentoring students or contributing to collaborative research teams • Strong writing and oral communication skills. The appointee may work on one or multiple additional ongoing lab projects depending on interests and past experience, as well as collaborate with researchers across campus in ecological modeling, plant physiology, hydrology, environmental science, and management, mechanical engineering, computer science, among others.