Urban Ecology Researcher

KieranTimberlake is currently seeking a full time Urban Ecology Researcher to join our team.

The Urban Ecology Researcher will be a member of KieranTimberlake’s Research Group and will apply their expertise in landscape and ecology to inform how architectural projects can achieve positive outcomes for the natural environment at site, regional, and global scales.

Responsibilities

The Urban Ecology Researcher’s primary activities may encompass the following:

• Assessing landscape, hydrology, climate, and ecology of project sites
• Identifying climate risks and resilience strategies
• Characterizing landscape performance
• Synthesizing research findings in written and graphic form
• Collaborating with design teams and civil/landscape consultants
• Extending research findings into actionable design proposals
• Educating colleagues on urban ecology topics and methods
• Presenting applied research to clients and public audiences
• Expanding knowledge through technical literature review and conference participation
• Supporting KieranTimberlake’s firmwide sustainability initiatives
• Engaging in interdisciplinary brainstorming sessions and discussions with peer Research Group members across a wide range of topics, including ecology, environment, human health, post-occupancy evaluation, and many others
  
  
  

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a curious and self-motivated individual who wants to be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team and can demonstrate:

• Professional degree in environmental management, ecology, or related field
• Professional degree or experience in architecture, landscape, or a related design/construction field
• Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
• Capacity to review journal papers and summarize findings
• Strong quantitative reasoning ability
• Acumen for developing new methods and skills
  
  
  

Candidates should also list relevant coursework or professional experience in any of the following areas:

• Geospatial modeling (GIS)
• Field experience
• Life cycle assessment
  
  
  

The position reports to the Research Director.

Submission Requirements

Interested applicants should submit the following:

• Cover letter indicating interest in the position
• Current resume including three professional references
• Research/project portfolio or design sheets
• Academic writing sample
  
  
  

Due to the volume of interested applicants, we are not able to respond to telephone inquiries. Principals only, no recruiters.

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Salary is commensurate with professional experience, demonstrated knowledge, and education level. A full benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life will be offered. KieranTimberlake offers a hybrid work policy that provides one Work from Home (WFH) day per week.

About KieranTimberlake

Founded in 1984, KieranTimberlake brings together the experience and talents of professionals of diverse backgrounds and abilities in a practice that is recognized worldwide. Our projects include the programming, planning, and design of new structures as well as the conservation, renovation, and transformation of existing buildings, with special expertise in education, arts and culture, government, civic, and residential projects.

Common to all our work is that each project begins with a question and continues its development within a culture of continuous inquiry, ensuring that design draws from deep investigation. KieranTimberlake is committed to delivering the highest quality services to our clients, while also pursuing ideas that push the practice of architecture forward.

KieranTimberlake is a signatory of the American Institute of Architects 2030 Commitment and US Architects Declare. We are a Just® organization.

KieranTimberlake is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.