Good afternoon! In cooperation with the USFS Region 9, USFS State and Private Forestry Northeastern Area, and the University of Missouri, the Northern Research Station Forest Inventory and Analysis Program is developing the "Northern Forest Futures Project", a 3-year project focused on predicting the forested landscape at least 60 years into the future. There are 3 main functions of this process (some of you familiar with the Southern Forests Futuring effort will recognize the structure): scoping, assessment, and projections. We have completed preliminary scoping and assessment and are now working on developing projections under varying combinations of IPCC/GCM scenarios, demographic models, and expectations of urban and peri-urban spread.
A significant part of the projections process involves developing models of downstream impacts. We are looking for individuals to help us define and accomplish these tasks. We have two term post-doc positions available immediately in "threats to northern forest resources" and "forest ecosystem services analysis" (the position descriptions are attached below). The official employer is the University of Missouri, but the locations will be with USFS NRS-FIA here in St. Paul MN. Thank you. Best, Keith W. Keith Moser, Dr.For., CF Research Forester USDA, Forest Service Northern Research Station, Forest Inventory and Analysis Program 1992 Folwell Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 wkmoser[at]fs[dot]fed[dot]us Lets go wide open. Lets see what we see, record what we find, and not fool ourselves with conventional scientific strictures. John Steinbeck, The Log from the Sea of Cortez. --------------------------------------------------------- Postdoctoral Scholar Position Threats to Northern Forest Resources Analyst University of Missouri,Department of Forestry There is an opening for a two-year Post-Doctoral Scholar position immediately available at the University of Missouri-Columbia in the field of Threats to Northern Forest Resources Analyst. The selected candidate will be stationed at USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station in St. Paul, Minnesota. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers as part of the Northern Forest Future Project (NFFP) led by the USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station. NFFP is a window on tomorrows forests, revealing how current trends and choices can change the future forested landscape of the Northeast and Midwest. The Postdoctoral Scholar will develop a wide-ranging assessment of biotic, abiotic, and anthropogenic threats to the structure, composition, and health of forests in the Northern U.S. Using FIA data as a primary source, the Postdoctoral Scholar will select a subset of these threats and develop and implement analytical relationships and tools to summarize and map probabilities and impacts of these threats. The Postdoctoral Scholar will develop methods to filter and modify results based on tree species, size class, location, management practices, owner preferences, fragmentation, and proximity to urban or developed environments. Analysis will also include the estimation of the impacts these forest-health modified forest ecosystems have upon the economy and ecosystem services of the region, as well as other analysis opportunities that arise and duties as assigned. A Ph.D. in forestry, wildlife biology, ecology or related discipline is required. The postdoctoral position requires strong modeling, quantitative, analytical, and writing skills and ability to work with large datasets (including spatially referenced information). Strong technical background in statistical analysis is necessary and familiarity with statistical packages is required. The candidate needs to have good organizational and project management skills. The candidate is also expected to present at national conferences, write peer-reviewed journal manuscripts, and assist with preparation of grant proposals. Salary and benefits A competitive salary commensurate with experience and fringe benefits are offered as part of this position. Application procedures Applications will be accepted until position is filled with initial review beginning April 2010. Candidates should submit: - A one-page letter (email is satisfactory) describing qualifications and experience - An up-to-date curriculum vitae - Copies of graduate transcripts - Names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references to: Dr. Francisco X. Aguilar Assistant Professor, Department of Forestry 203L ABNR Building Columbia, MO 65201 Phone: 573-882-6304 Fax: 573-882-1977 Email: [email protected] Dr. W. Keith Moser Research Forester, USDA Forest Service 1992 Folwell Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 Phone: (651) 649-5155 Fax: (651) 649-5140 Email: [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------- Postdoctoral Scholar Position - Ecosystem Services Analyst University of Missouri, Department of Forestry There is an opening for a two-year Post-Doctoral Scholar position immediately available at the University of Missouri-Columbia in the field of Forest Ecosystem Services Analysis. The selected candidate will be hosted in the Northern Research Station at St. Paul, Minnesota. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers as part of the Northern Forest Futures Project (NFFP) led by the USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station. NFFP is a window on tomorrows forests, revealing how todays trends and choices can change the future landscape of the Northeast and Midwest. The Postdoctoral Scholar will estimate quantitative and/or qualitative levels of ecosystem services as a function of Forest Inventory and Analysis data and auxiliary spatial and non-spatial data. These relationships are necessary for a fuller understanding of the range of commodities, services, and processes afforded by forest ecosystems and the tradeoffs among ecosystem services associated with alternative management scenarios. Common ecosystem services from forests include products such as wood, wildlife, energy, water yield, recreation, as well as processes such as carbon sequestration, climate modification, water purification, nutrient cycling, and sustaining biological diversity. Emphasis will be placed on assessing abundance and distribution of present and future wildlife habitats and water services. A Ph.D. in forestry, natural resource science, wildlife biology, ecology, or related disciplines is required. The postdoctoral position requires strong modeling, quantitative, analytical, and writing skills and ability to work with large datasets (including spatially referenced information). Strong technical background in statistical and geospatial analysis is necessary and familiarity with associated software packages (e.g. SAS, R, ArcGIS) is required. The candidate needs to have good organizational and project management skills. The candidate is also expected to present at national conferences, write peer-reviewed journal manuscripts, and assist with grant proposals. Salary and benefits A competitive salary commensurate with experience and fringe benefits are offered as part of this position. Application procedures Applications will be accepted until position is filled with initial review beginning no later than April 2010. Candidates should submit: - A one-page letter (email is satisfactory) describing qualifications and experience - An up-to-date curriculum vitae - Copies of graduate and undergraduate college transcripts - Names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references to: Dr. Francisco X. Aguilar Assistant Professor, Department of Forestry 203L ABNR Building Columbia, MO 65201 Phone: 573-882-6304 Fax: 573-882-1977 Email: [email protected] Dr. Mark D. Nelson Research Forester USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station 1992 Folwell Ave St. Paul, MN 55108 Phone: 651-649-5104 Email: [email protected]
