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We seek multiple Postdoctoral Fellows in ecological research, mentored by Julie Heinrichs at the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory at Colorado State University and co-mentored by Cameron Aldridge (U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center, and NREL-CSU). Fellows will collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to develop decision-support tools, spatial models, and actionable science for conservation and wildlife management across western U.S. landscapes. Projects include developing spatial conservation prioritizations using the Prioritizing Restoration of Sagebrush Ecosystems Tool (PReSET), integrating integer linear programming with ecological data (e.g., vegetation, species distributions, restoration risk) and partner engagement to produce management-ready outputs across regions such as Wyoming, Colorado, and the Sonoran Desert; and simulating Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management strategies using individual-based modeling (HexSim) to evaluate harvest scenarios and prion exposure thresholds, producing decision-support tools that balance disease mitigation with hunting opportunities.
Additional opportunities include analyzing links between pinyon–juniper ecosystem productivity and wildlife populations by applying hierarchical Bayesian models to large-scale avian monitoring data, integrating remote sensing, temporal resource dynamics, and future climate scenarios to inform habitat mapping and management across Four Corners landscapes; mapping wild horse densities using spatio-temporal point-process models that synthesize diverse survey datasets to generate time-series density surfaces and web-accessible tools for monitoring and ecological assessment; and advancing climate-informed fire risk modeling in arid and semi-arid systems, developing spatial metrics of ecosystem integrity under shifting fire regimes, simulating post-fire ecosystem change, and delivering operational decision-support products to guide fire management strategies under increasing climate uncertainty.
- Full consideration date is June 30, 2026
The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory (NREL) is a research and teaching unit at Colorado State University with a mission “to ensure the sustainability of the Earth’s ecosystems through the generation and application of new knowledge.” The department’s interdisciplinary, ecosystem research promotes collaborations among disciplines and across fields of expertise at CSU and throughout the world. As a soft-money research unit, this role is critical to ensure adequate funding to sustain its vital role in the research community both locally and across the globe.
Essential Job Duties
- Research - The postdoc will participate in the co-production of actionable science in support of federal agencies and funding partners, by leading one or more of the 5 analyses outlined in the position description. They will also support analyses led by other team members.
- Communication - Briefing supervisor and team on analysis plans/results/changes, weekly mentoring meetings and team project meetings. Attending NREL Writes, preparing communications for project partners and funders, drafting presentations and manuscripts.
- Project Planning/Organization - Developing and revising research plans, shared project notes. Managing and updating project management software. Time and resource planning.
Conditions of Employment
- Pre-employment criminal background check
Supervision
- Supervises GIS Analyst (0.5 FTE) or student volunteers if needed (0.5 FTE/wk)
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in ecology, conservation, geography, or related discipline
- Experience in statistical analyses or simulation modeling
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong spatial and quantitative and/or simulation modeling skills
- Understanding of landscape and wildlife ecology
- Experience working on team science projects
- Collaborative project planning and execution experience
- Strong communication, project, and time organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with an interdisciplinary team and with project partners, including federal agencies
- Experience with analysis and software such as: Fire simulation modeling; Vegetation state and transition approaches; Population and demographic modeling approaches; Individual-based modeling models (HexSim); Geographic Information Systems (GIS); R coding; Prioritization/Optimization analysis (e.g. integer linear programming); Frequentist and Bayesian statistics; High-performance computing/AI
Salary Range
$63,000 - $73,000
Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Description
Position Summary
We seek multiple Postdoctoral Fellows in ecological research, mentored by Julie Heinrichs at the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory at Colorado State University and co-mentored by Cameron Aldridge (U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center, and NREL-CSU). Fellows will collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to develop decision-support tools, spatial models, and actionable science for conservation and wildlife management across western U.S. landscapes. Projects include developing spatial conservation prioritizations using the Prioritizing Restoration of Sagebrush Ecosystems Tool (PReSET), integrating integer linear programming with ecological data (e.g., vegetation, species distributions, restoration risk) and partner engagement to produce management-ready outputs across regions such as Wyoming, Colorado, and the Sonoran Desert; and simulating Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management strategies using individual-based modeling (HexSim) to evaluate harvest scenarios and prion exposure thresholds, producing decision-support tools that balance disease mitigation with hunting opportunities.
Additional opportunities include analyzing links between pinyon–juniper ecosystem productivity and wildlife populations by applying hierarchical Bayesian models to large-scale avian monitoring data, integrating remote sensing, temporal resource dynamics, and future climate scenarios to inform habitat mapping and management across Four Corners landscapes; mapping wild horse densities using spatio-temporal point-process models that synthesize diverse survey datasets to generate time-series density surfaces and web-accessible tools for monitoring and ecological assessment; and advancing climate-informed fire risk modeling in arid and semi-arid systems, developing spatial metrics of ecosystem integrity under shifting fire regimes, simulating post-fire ecosystem change, and delivering operational decision-support products to guide fire management strategies under increasing climate uncertainty.
- Full consideration date is June 30, 2026
The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory (NREL) is a research and teaching unit at Colorado State University with a mission “to ensure the sustainability of the Earth’s ecosystems through the generation and application of new knowledge.” The department’s interdisciplinary, ecosystem research promotes collaborations among disciplines and across fields of expertise at CSU and throughout the world. As a soft-money research unit, this role is critical to ensure adequate funding to sustain its vital role in the research community both locally and across the globe.
Essential Job Duties
- Research - The postdoc will participate in the co-production of actionable science in support of federal agencies and funding partners, by leading one or more of the 5 analyses outlined in the position description. They will also support analyses led by other team members.
- Communication - Briefing supervisor and team on analysis plans/results/changes, weekly mentoring meetings and team project meetings. Attending NREL Writes, preparing communications for project partners and funders, drafting presentations and manuscripts.
- Project Planning/Organization - Developing and revising research plans, shared project notes. Managing and updating project management software. Time and resource planning.
Conditions of Employment
- Pre-employment criminal background check
Supervision
- Supervises GIS Analyst (0.5 FTE) or student volunteers if needed (0.5 FTE/wk)
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in ecology, conservation, geography, or related discipline
- Experience in statistical analyses or simulation modeling
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong spatial and quantitative and/or simulation modeling skills
- Understanding of landscape and wildlife ecology
- Experience working on team science projects
- Collaborative project planning and execution experience
- Strong communication, project, and time organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with an interdisciplinary team and with project partners, including federal agencies
- Experience with analysis and software such as: Fire simulation modeling; Vegetation state and transition approaches; Population and demographic modeling approaches; Individual-based modeling models (HexSim); Geographic Information Systems (GIS); R coding; Prioritization/Optimization analysis (e.g. integer linear programming); Frequentist and Bayesian statistics; High-performance computing/AI
Salary Range
$63,000 - $73,000
Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Document your quantitative credentials precisely
Assemble transcripts, degree certificates, and a skills summary that maps directly to your target role's quantitative methods. Designated sponsors reviewing your DS-2019 application need to verify that your academic background aligns with the proposed training objective.
Identify host employers with prior J-1 experience
Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have hosted J-1 visa exchange visitors in quantitative or analytical roles. Prior J-1 hosting experience signals that a firm already understands the DS-2019 process and training plan requirements.
Match your profile to the right J-1 category
Current degree students typically qualify under the Intern category, while recent graduates with professional experience qualify as Trainees. Researchers at universities or institutes should target the Research Scholar category, which carries different eligibility timelines.
Build a training plan before the offer stage
Host employers must submit a detailed training or internship plan to the designated sponsor before the DS-2019 is issued. Draft a structured plan covering your quantitative methods, tools, and learning objectives so the employer can file it quickly after extending an offer.
Verify whether the 2-year home residency requirement applies
Some J-1 participants in government-funded or skills-list programs are subject to a 2-year home residency requirement before switching to most other visa categories. USCIS and the State Department both assess this at the point of status change, not at entry.
Clarify sponsor versus host roles before signing anything
The designated sponsor organization, such as IIE or Cultural Vistas, issues your DS-2019 and monitors compliance. Your host employer is a separate entity that signs the training plan. Confirm which sponsor organization the host works with before you accept an offer.
Quantitative J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits quantitative finance or economics roles?
It depends on your career stage. Current students pursuing quantitative internships qualify under the Intern category. Professionals who have graduated within the past 12 months and have a degree in a quantitative field qualify as Trainees. Academics conducting quantitative research at a U.S. university or think tank typically apply under the Research Scholar category, which requires institutional affiliation and a longer program duration.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 quantitative analyst or researcher?
Use Migrate Mate to search for roles and employers that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in quantitative, finance, or data science positions. Many employers are open to J-1 arrangements but don't advertise it in job postings. Targeting firms with prior J-1 hosting history shortens the negotiation process because those employers already have a relationship with a designated sponsor organization.
What is the DS-2019 and who actually issues it for a quantitative role?
The DS-2019 is the Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status. It is issued by a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, not your host employer. For quantitative roles, sponsors such as IIE, CIEE, or Cultural Vistas handle DS-2019 issuance after reviewing your training plan. The employer serves as the host and co-signs the training plan but cannot issue the DS-2019 directly.
Can a quantitative J-1 trainee switch to an H-1B with the same employer?
Yes, but the 2-year home residency requirement can block that path. If your J-1 status was funded by your home country's government or if your occupation appears on the State Department's skills list, you must return home for two years before changing to H-1B visa or most immigrant visa categories. USCIS reviews this requirement at the time you apply to change status, so confirm your eligibility before assuming a direct transition is possible.
Does the J-1 visa require a formal training plan for quantitative positions?
Yes, Trainee and Intern category J-1 participants must have a written Training or Internship Placement Plan, referred to as a T-IPP, covering specific learning objectives, methods, and a schedule. For quantitative roles, this plan should detail the statistical tools, modeling techniques, and datasets you'll work with. The designated sponsor reviews and approves this plan before issuing your DS-2019, and the host employer signs it as well.