JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral researcher in applied fire and vegetation science, USDA Forest Service and UC-Davis
We will be hiring a postdoc in fire and vegetation ecology for a one to two year period, beginning in August or September, 2014. The position has two main duties: 1. Approximately 60-70% of the job will involve research in important management-related topics in applied fire and ecosystem science in California, with a focus on the Sierra Nevada and neighboring forested regions. The position will work closely with the position supervisor to identify pressing research needs and carry out novel, cutting-edge projects that answer important scientific questions with direct application to management of fire, fuels, and vegetation. 2. Approximately 30-40% of the job will be serving as technical coordinator for the Sierra Nevada section of the California Fire Science Consortium (CFSC). CFSC is a Joint Fire Science Program-supported interagency organization whose purpose is to provide fire science support to fire and fuels management in California. See http://cafiresci.org/ for background. This position works directly for the Sierra Nevada section leader and carries out most of the day-to-day operations of the section, including organizing and implementing field trips, workshops, lectures, and webinars; writing and editing fire science briefs; coordinating with the state CFSC leadership and the other sections; semi-annual and annual reporting; and interacting with the section’s steering committee. Necessary skills include: strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities; demonstrated abilities in both teamwork and independent work; interest in science education and applying science to management-related questions; strong background in ecological science, especially in fire and vegetation ecology; experience in geospatial analysis and complex statistics; familiarity with federal resource and fire management agency practices and policies. Starting salary is $45,000-$48,000, subject to the candidate’s qualifications. Duty station is the Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of California, Davis. UC-Davis is one of the top ecological research institutions in the world, and there will be many opportunities for collaboration and networking with world-class scientists as well as with multiple federal and state management agencies, NGOs and industry groups. The position must be prepared to travel periodically, sometimes for multiple days; travel funds are provided. If you are qualified and interested, please send your CV, the names and contact info of three references, and a statement of interest, including a summary of your skills and background, to: Dr. Hugh Safford USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, and Department of Environmental Science and Policy, UC-Davis [email protected] 707-562-8934
