The Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science and Michigan
Technological University are advertising for a new scientist position in
Houghton, MI, focused on science education and outreach.
The position provides support to the Forest Service's Climate Change
Resource Center (www.fs.fed.us/ccrc/
<http://www.fs.fed.us/ccrc/>).Responsibilities include planning and
developing curricula and educational materials for natural resource
professionals on topics related to climate change and natural resource
management.This includes developing online educational resources, as
well as their integration into in-person meetings and workshops. The new
position will work as a staff member of the Northern Institute of
Applied Climate Science (http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/niacs/). Questions
about this position can be directed to Chris Swanston at
[email protected]
<imap://[email protected]:993/fetch%3EUID%3E/[email protected]>or
(906) 482-6303 x20.
Please see more details and apply through Michigan Tech:
https://www.jobs.mtu.edu/postings/897. Michigan Tech is an equal
opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer.
More information about the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science
(NIACS) can be found at www.nrs.fs.fed.us/niacs/about/
<http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/niacs/about/>. NIACS staff members currently
include employees of the U.S. Forest Service and Michigan Tech.
HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
The position will be located on the campus of Michigan Technological
University <http://www.mtu.edu/> in Houghton, Michigan. Houghton is
located on the scenic Keweenaw Peninsula, rated by National Geographic
Adventure Magazine as one of the top 10 outdoor adventure spots in the
country. Proximity to Lake Superior and extensive forests, lakes, and
rivers provides opportunities for a range of recreational activities,
including hiking, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, and hunting. With an
average of 200 inches of snow each year, cross-country and downhill
skiing, snowshoeing, and other activities keep residents active and
outside all winter long. Houghton has been ranked as one of the 100 best
places to live <http://www.cityofhoughton.com/>.
