Postdoc in Forest Ecology of Intermountain West coniferous forests. Location: Forest and Fire Ecology Lab, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY. Department of Botany and Program in Ecology; Daniel B. Tinker, PI. https://www.uwyo.edu/tinkerlab/
Position Duration: Two years, including summer support and full benefits. Travel funds are available for field efforts and presentation of findings at scientific conferences. Start date summer/fall, 2014. Description: I am seeking a highly-motivated researcher to join a large, multi-institutional and interdisciplinary team (Bioenergy Alliance Network of the Rockies (BANR); http://banr.colostate.edu/?Length=4) investigating the sustainability of utilizing beetle-killed wood as a feedstock for biofuel, and the ecological consequences of related activities. Specific duties of the postdoctoral associate would include: assuming a leadership role in all field activities related to assessment of environmental impacts of feedstock removal, including study site selection; and, working within a modeling environment to evaluate system responses to alternatives other than tree removal, including changing fire regimes under novel climatic conditions. Collaboration is expected with other members of the interdisciplinary team and development of individual research activities and collaborations with others is encouraged. The successful candidate will provide leadership to the research team, including graduate and undergraduate students, field and lab technicians, and other faculty. Required qualifications: Ph.D. in ecology, forestry, biological sciences, or related field. Desired qualifications: Familiarity with forest systems of the central and northern Rockies. Experience with fire behavior and vegetation models such as FVS, Farsite, FireBGC, or WFDS. Statistical modeling skills, including practice with Bayesian methods and hierarchical models, and familiarity with climate downscaling techniques are highly desired. An interest in scaling stand-level processes such as carbon cycling and/or other relevant ecosystem processes to landscapes is encouraged. Apply: Inquiries and applications should be sent electronically as a single PDF containing CV, contact information for three references, and cover letter with qualifications and research interests to Dr. Daniel B. Tinker ([email protected]). Initial review of candidates will begin immediately and all application materials received by April 1 will be given full consideration.
