*Post-doctoral Scientist Opportunity: Modeling forest carbon dynamics at
the national scale
**Project:* The University of Vermont, Rubenstein School of Environment
and Natural Resources and USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station
are seeking a post-doctoral scientist to conduct research in support of
the US’ National Greenhouse Gas Inventory of forests (i.e., LULUCF
chapter). The postdoctoral scientist will join a multidisciplinary team
of collaborators from the University of Vermont, U.S. Forest Service
Northern Research Station, and University of Minnesota to refine and/or
evaluate the forest dynamics module (e.g., Leslie matrices) of the US
Forest Carbon Accounting Framework (Woodall et al. 2015) to allow for
better integration of forest management scenarios in the context of
forest carbon sequestration. The position is available for Summer/Fall
2017 and includes one year of guaranteed funding with the potential for
extension.
*Qualifications:* Ph.D. in biostatistics, biometrics, forestry, or a
closely related field. Given the emphasis on modeling exercises using
large datasets, candidates should have demonstrated data management and
statistical skills, including experience with matrix population models.
Applicants should be able to work independently, but also cooperatively
with other researchers. Experience with USDA Forest Inventory and
Analysis Data and other large datasets is preferred.
*Application:* Interested applicants should send a statement of interest
and goals, resume/CV, three relevant reprints or pre-prints, and names
and contact information for three references to Dr. Anthony D’Amato
([email protected]).
*Contact:*
Dr. Anthony D’Amato ([email protected], 802-656-8030)
Dr. Chris Woodall ([email protected], 651-649-5141)*
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Anthony D'Amato
Associate Professor
Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
University of Vermont
204E Aiken Center
Burlington, VT 05405
Phone: (802) 656-8030
FAX: (802) 656-8683
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/tonydamato/
