The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to advance the Smithsonian’s ongoing research into wildlife movements and land cover / land use change in Kenya. This is a full-time, 2-year appointment. The fellow will be jointly based at SCBI’s campus in Front Royal, VA, and Mpala Research Centre (MRC) in Laikipia, Kenya. The objectives of this fellowship are to: (1) assess recent trends in land cover and land use change in the region of Laikipia, Kenya, and their impact on the distribution of native wildlife; (2) investigate wildlife and livestock movements during periods of extreme environmental variation; (3) expand efforts to map regional land cover and land use; (4) lead workshops that build capacity in data management and spatial analysis