Title: Post-doctoral Researcher Description: Post-doctoral position in fire ecology and modeling of current and future fire regimes. Responsibilities include analysis of biophysical constraints on historical fire patterns using statistical and simulation modeling; predictive modeling of future fire regimes under global change scenarios; processing fire-related spatial data from a variety of sources (e.g., remote sensing, GIS) at regional to global scales; assisting in the organization of expert workshops with scientists, policy-makers and field practitioners; publishing research results in peer-reviewed journal articles; and future funding proposal development. Some technical assistance is available (e.g., spatial data processing), but strong computational skills will be employed on regular basis.
This is a full time position within the College of Natural Resources at UC Berkeley; there will also be very close interaction with The Nature Conservancy's (TNC) Global Fire Initiative and with the Global Fire Partnership, which is a collaboration between TNC, World Conservation Union (IUCN), UC Berkeley Center for Fire Research and Outreach, and World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The Global Fire Partnership works to build the scientific foundations for appropriate fire management worldwide through scientific research and engagement of diverse policy-makers and land managers in the use of sound science in the development of effective biodiversity conservation and restoration strategies. One year appointment (desired start date: November 1, 2006) with possible extension dependent on funding. Salary $35-$41K depending on experience. The position includes health benefits. Some travel will be required. Qualifications: A completed (or imminent) Ph.D. in computational ecology, disturbance ecology, species habitat modeling, natural resources, geography, or related field. Very strong quantitative and computer skills required; excellent written and verbal communications skills required. Training and experience in GIS is important. Knowledge of remote sensing, disturbance ecology, spatial modeling, urban planning, and/or forest ecology is desirable. Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team is essential. To apply: Send printed or electronic (preferred) copies of (1) curriculum vitae; (2) names and contact information (phone, email, address) for three to five references; and (3) reprints of up to three publications to: Dr. Max Moritz, Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, 137 Mulford Hall MC 3114, Berkeley, CA 94720-3114, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (please cc [EMAIL PROTECTED]). See the job description, including links to more information, at http://firecenter.berkeley.edu/jobs.htm. UC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
