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Job Type: Postdoctoral Job Area: Environmental Science, Policy and Management Job Notes: Wood-based biofuels and cogeneration feedstocks: Evaluating how expanded market demand will interact forest management in California The Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at the University of California, Berkeley seeks a recent PhD with experience in forest management or modeling to participate in its research project on integrating the production of forest-based biofuel feedstocks with improving forest health and resiliency in California. The project will utilize plot-based inventory, growth, and disturbance data from all private and public forest lands, transportation networks, and processing facilities for all of California to provide a spatially explicit analysis of forest productivity, product outputs, and changes in fire risks. The project will work with a dynamic version of the BioSum model that addresses fire risks over the course of forest stand development. The project requires experience with the Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) growth model and experience in calibrating it to empirical conditions, especially chronic and episodic mortality. A statewide BioSum model framework will allow the results of other tasks to be applied in spatially and statistically relevant scenarios. Education/Training PhD degree in forestry, environmental sciences, resource economics, industrial engineering/operations research (IE/OR), or a related field. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the expectation of reappointment for a second year. Salary: $43,000 -‐ $50,000 depending on experience. The University of California offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short and long term disability insurance. Candidates should submit a full academic Curriculum Vitae with a statement of research interest. Do not submit letters of recommendation with your application. Candidates should apply to: Dr. William Stewart, billstew...@berkeley.edu Please include the following in the subject line: Forest Growth and Fire Risk Postdoctoral Scholar Application deadline: May 10, 2012 The University of California is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
