Plant Systems and Field Scientist

Plant Systems and Field Scientist

OXMAN

OXMAN is a hybrid Design and R&D company that fuses design, technology, and biology to invent multi-scale products and environments. The fusion of disciplines within our work opens previously impossible opportunities within each domainallowing design to inspire science and science to inspire design.

At OXMAN, we question dominant modes of design that have divorced us from Nature by prioritizing humanity above all else (human-centric design). Although it is design that has caused this rift, we believe that design also offers the greatest opportunity to heal it.

We propose a Nature-centric approach that delivers design solutions by, for, and with the natural world, while advancing humanity. In this pursuit, we reject all forms of segregation and instead call for a radical synergy between human-made and Nature-grown environments.

This approach demands that we design across scales for systems-level impact. We consider every designed construct a whole system of heterogeneous and complex interrelationsnot isolated objectsthat are intrinsically connected to their environments. In doing so, we open ourselves up to moving beyond mere maintenance toward the advancement of Nature.

Summary

OXMAN is seeking a Plant Systems & Field Scientist to join our interdisciplinary team exploring the boundaries of design, ecology, and technology. This role is central to developing ecological intelligence for high-performance environmentsnatural, built, or hybrid. You will lead scientific research and field data acquisition that feed into the simulation, design, and prototyping of ecologically embedded systems and interventions.

This position requires expertise in plant ecology, fieldwork methodologies, and environmental sensing technologies. It will serve as a critical bridge between OXMANs ecosystem modeling efforts and real-world ecological conditions.

Purpose of the Engagement

• Monitor and maintain plants and research forests in the OXMAN laboratory and in the field.
• Lead field campaigns collecting high-resolution ecological data using advanced tools including hyperspectral imagery, thermal imaging, and LIDAR.
• Design, deploy, and manage distributed sensor networksboth in-ground and aerialto capture real-time environmental and physiological data, while prototyping novel sensing modalities (e.g., micro-electromechanical sensors, spectral fluorometers, Wi-Fibased moisture sensors).
• Identify physiological and ecological indicators of plant health and stress to inform ecosystem design and evaluation.
• Curate species-level datasets that include plant needs (sunlight, water), growth characteristics, companion dynamics, and other functional traits.
• Collaborate across disciplines to translate ecological findings into spatial strategies, simulations, and design solutions.

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Additional Information

OXMAN does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

NYC Salary Range : $75,000-$225,000

Salary is based on a number of factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Our compensation package also includes variable compensation in the form of year-end bonuses, benefits, immigration assistance, and equity participation.

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