We have openings for postdocs to join our group.  If interested, see the position description below.

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Climate Change Mitigation and Environmental Sustainability

Overview:
We seek motivated and collaborative Postdoctoral Scholars to join our interdisciplinary team. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to conduct data-driven research that critically examines the interplay between climate change solutions and their environmental impacts. The ideal candidates are passionate about using quantitative and spatial analysis to shape a sustainable future.

Research Focus:
Under the primary mentorship of Dr. Zhongbin Li, the fellows will lead and collaborate on innovative research projects. Our group explores the dual facets of climate mitigation strategies: their potential benefits and their unintended environmental consequences. Key areas of investigation include:

• Land Change Science & Forest Disturbance Monitoring

• Remote Sensing of the Environment

• Spatial Planning for Renewable Energy and its Ecological Footprint

• Irrigation Water Resource Efficiency and Management

• Carbon burial potential of macroalgae

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute cutting-edge, data-driven research.

• Develop and apply spatial models and quantitative methods.

• Lead manuscript preparation for publication in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.

• Present findings at national and international scientific conferences.

• Actively contribute to a collaborative and supportive lab culture.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Geography, Ecology, Remote Sensing, or a related field.

• Strong quantitative skills and experience with spatial data analysis (e.g., in R, Python, or GIS).

• A record of publishing (or strong potential to publish) in peer-reviewed journals.

• Intellectual curiosity, independence, and a collaborative spirit.

• A demonstrated commitment to both personal career growth and the success of the research team.

We Offer:

• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating research environment.

• The flexibility to shape research questions within the broader scope of the lab’s focus.

• Strong support for professional development, publication, and conference attendance.

For questions related to these positions, contact Zhongbin Li at:  

lzb3sd@gmail.com        or      zhongbin.li@whu.edu.cn