The U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station in Redding, CA anticipates hiring a post-doctoral researcher in the fields of fire ecology or forest ecology, starting in the fall of 2007. Duties will include assisting with a literature search and writing of a national synthesis document on ecological effects of season of prescribed fire (funded by the Joint Fire Science Program), and initiating research compatible with agency and lab goals. (Strengths of research scientist at the Redding lab currently include fire history/ fire climate interactions, fire effects, silviculture, tree physiologigal ecology, soil& microbial ecology, soil productivity, and entomology.)
During the past decade we have established a number of manipulative stand- scale experiments involving different combinations of thinning and prescribed fire (Blacks Mountain Study, Fire and Fire Surrogate study - South Cascades site, Goosenest Adaptive Management Area study, Fuel Reduction treatments at the Wildland-Urban Interface study). These stand/ fuel manipulations are now up to 10 years old and numerous excellent opportunities exist to collect valuable data in a short period of time. Several additional stand manipulation and prescribed fire studies that the person hired may choose to become involved with are being planned. Historical data from old plots established by PSW scientists as early as the 1920's also present opportunities. Desired qualifications: - Interest in applied research that addresses important land management issues. - Knowledge and interest in fire ecology, forest ecology, fire management, and/ or fuel management - Demonstrated publication record. Experience or interest in outreach products geared to broad audiences including managers especially beneficial. - Background indicating potential for collaboration with other research scientists at the lab. - Experience with writing successful grants. The position may last for a period of up to four years, but full funding of years two through four will depend on the incumbent being successful with grant proposals. Salary commensurate with experience (approx. $52K/ yr for candidate with PhD). Note: while we are targeting a post-doctoral researcher for this position, it is possible that exceptional candidates with Masters degrees and a strong record of scientific writing geared to the management community may also be considered. Redding is the largest city (popn. 90,000) in far northern California and is surrounded on three sides by forested mountains and wilderness. Climate consists of cool wet winters and dry hot summers. Cost of living is modest compared to other parts of the state. If interested, please send a CV, including the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references to Dr. Eric Knapp ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). You may also call 530 226-2555 for more information.
