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Spatial Analyst - Shorebird Tracking & Movement Ecology
Manomet
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Remote
USD 72k-79k / year
Posted on Dec 26, 2025
Position Title: Spatial Analyst – Shorebird Tracking & Movement EcologyDepartment: ScienceReports To: Vice President of ScienceHR Job Category: Project ManagerPOSITION SUMMARYManomet Conservation Sciences, a mission-driven conservation NGO, is seeking a Spatial Analyst to lead the analysis, interpretation, and visualization of shorebird tracking data across the full annual cycle. This position offers a unique opportunity to advance migratory bird conservation through cutting-edge spatial analysis grounded in real-world telemetry data. The ideal candidate is an experienced spatial ecologist with deep expertise in movement ecology, habitat modeling, and conservation applications of tracking data. This position will work closely with field teams, biologists, Indigenous partners, and international collaborators to inform the conservation of critical sites and migratory pathways. The major focus of this research position is to lead cutting edge analyses of shorebird tracking data to help identify factors limiting populations of these species, so that conservation action can be targeted to reverse declines and recover populations.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Lead the processing and analysis of high-resolution tracking data (e.g., GPS, satellite, archival tags) to identify migratory pathways, stopover sites, and habitat use across the full life cycle of shorebird species, with a special focus on Whimbrel ecology and conservation- Develop spatial models to assess habitat selection, connectivity, exposure to threats (e.g., climate change, land use), and seasonal movement patterns- Maintain and curate long-term spatial databases and ensure data quality and accessibility- Produce high-quality maps, visualizations, and interactive tools for internal use, reports, publications, and public outreach- Contribute to spatial decision-support tools that prioritize conservation actions at multiple scales- Support integration of Traditional Knowledge and community-based monitoring into spatial analyses- Collaborate with field scientists, Indigenous communities, and conservation partners to ground-truth analyses and co-design research- Work across hemispheres with partners to synthesize and share tracking data- Provide spatial science support for conservation planning, policy engagement, and species recovery initiatives- Help maintain long-term datasets and publish peer-reviewed researchWORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Ability and willingness to travel to various locations in the US; occasional international travel possible; travel is reimbursed (if applicable)- Close work (paperwork, computer work, visual examination); occasional walking/stairs/standing/bending- Remote/Hybrid remote work possible; occasional attendance expected at Manomet headquarters for meetings/events/retreatsSALARY RANGE: $72,000 – $79,000HOW TO APPLY: Please email a resume and cover letter to jobs@manomet.org by January 9th, 2026. Please reference the job title Spatial Analyst in the subject line.