The decision support specialist will join a NASA-funded project overseen by Dr. Bradley Cosentino, in collaboration with Island Conservation. The general goals of the project are to examine ecosystem impacts of invasive mammal removal on islands with remotely sensed data and develop a decisionsupport tool that can be used by stakeholders to assist with restoration efforts. The specialist’s responsibilities will be to: 1) engage with stakeholders to apply the decision-support tool to guide decision making about invasive species removals, vegetation monitoring, and restoration actions; 2) gather feedback from end-users to improve the decision-support tool usability and relevance, develop training materials, and quantify the impact of the decision-support tool; 3) lead science communication efforts, including developing impact-based storytelling products that highlight the implications of using remote sensing-based structured decision-making for biodiversity and ecosystem resilience; and 4) implement existing time series modeling frameworks to generate inputs for the decision-support tool. This is a remote position with a 12-month appointment. Compensation is $63,426.09 annual salary with benefits. Start Date September-December 2025 Required qualifications: • PhD or Masters in ecology or related field • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with domestic and international partners • Demonstrated experience in science communication and stakeholder engagement • Proficiency in statistical analysis and programming in R • Strong writing skills and record of publishing research Desirable qualifications: • Experience with structured decision-making in natural resource management contexts • Experience with visual storytelling and communication design (e.g., videos, infographics, interactive dashboards, web-based case studies) • Experience analyzing remotely sensed vegetation data or ecological data in the context of invasion biology or restoration ecology About HWS A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation. Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men’s Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence. To apply Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter describing their experience and qualifications for the position, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for three references via Interfolio.com. Questions can be addressed to Brad Cosentino (cosentino@hws.edu). Review of applications will begin July 28. The Colleges are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law.