Ophé is a movement ecologist dedicated to developing tools that analyze wildlife movement behavior, with the goal of guiding conservation and management efforts. She balances her quantitative methods with the invaluable qualitative insights of diverse stakeholders, including federal and state agencies and local communities. By collaborating closely with Indigenous Communities and organizations, she ensures her research addresses questions that are both culturally and politically relevant.
As an avid outdoor enthusiast, Ophé spends her free time exploring Alaska’s wilderness—whether paddling along its rivers, mountain biking through its trails, or skiing in the backcountry.
🦌🌎NOMAD is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow. If you are interested in joining a team dedicated to addressing the critical impacts of climate change on an emblematic herd of caribou, we invite you to connect with us. This position involves leveraging cutting-edge field data to model future forage and insect conditions, and to predict how these changes will influence caribou movement and subsistence access for Indigenous Communities. You'll work closely with key agencies (USGS, USFWS, ADFG, Yukon Government and Parks Canada) and benefit from a national cohort focused on species range shifts, providing unique training in team science, synthesis, and actionable research to support your growth as a collaborative, impact-driven scientist. For more information and to apply, click here.
NOMAD is growing, and we are looking for individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our team. By fostering a safe and inclusive environment, we strive to conduct meaningful, collaborative research. If you’re interested in joining the lab, we’d love to hear from you.