Job opportunities at the Ecological Restoration Institute in Flagstaff, Arizona
Niki vonHedemann
Tribal Forest Stewardship and Restoration Program Research Coordinator
The ERI Tribal Forest Stewardship and Restoration Program Research Coordinator leads interdisciplinary, applied research and partnership development to support Tribes in advancing forest restoration, fire stewardship, and collaborative resource management across the Southwest. Working closely with Tribal partners and ERI staff, this role builds and maintains relationships, develops and communicates research products, and supports initiatives that accelerate science‑based, cross‑boundary restoration to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk.
Research Associate, Wildfire Insurance and Resilient Economies (WIRE)
The WIRE Research Associate conducts applied economic and social science research to evaluate wildfire insurance models, quantify the benefits of prevention and restoration, and translate findings into accessible products for policymakers, insurers, communities, and partners. Working collaboratively across ERI, SWERI, and NAU’s School of Forestry, the role builds strategic partnerships and supports program implementation to advance resilient, prevention‑focused wildfire and insurance solutions in the western US.
Manager, Restoration Ecology & Forest Resilience
The Restoration Ecology & Forest Resilience Program Manager will lead projects that improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and build long‑term resilience across the Intermountain West. They will coordinate field studies, ecological analyses, and restoration strategies that help land managers make informed decisions. The role also supports ERI’s mission by collaborating with partners, guiding staff, and advancing new initiatives that strengthen forest and community resilience.
Manager, Wildfire Insurance and Resilient Economies (WIRE)
The Manager for the Wildfire Insurance and Resilient Economies (WIRE) Partnership will help communities address the growing wildfire‑driven insurance crisis by advancing research and solutions that support prevention‑focused, sustainable insurance models. Working closely with the NAU School of Forestry, other ERI units, and partners across ERI and SWERI, this role leads economic and social science research, builds strong relationships with policymakers, insurers, and community leaders, and communicates findings that promote resilience and proactive forest management.
Chris Pepin-Neff
We recognise and pay respect to the Elders and communities – past, present, and emerging – of the lands that the University of Sydney's campuses stand on. For thousands of years they have shared and exchanged knowledges across innumerable generations for the benefit of all.