Postgraduate Research Opportunity in Vegetation Model & Fire Model Integration
A postgraduate research opportunity in vegetation model and fire model integration is available with the Western Wildlands Environmental Threats Assessment Center, part of the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station. The participant will perform, under mentorship of experts, the integration of MC2 dynamic vegetation model output with FSIM fire simulator model. The research includes designing model integration strategies, performing computer simulations, analyzing output, and writing reports and manuscripts for publication. Applicants must have at least an MS degree (PhD is preferred) in the field of ecological modeling, fire science and modeling, forestry, landscape ecology or environmental science. A strong background in modeling and computational skills are preferred. Applicants must have both conceptual knowledge and practical skills with statistics, databases, spatial datasets, and Linux/Unix computing platforms. This is an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) fellowship. The appointment is full-time for one year with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2018. Additional years (up to four more years) are possible depending on the availability of funding. The annual stipend rate is $60,000, with additional allowance for health insurance. FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT: https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/4059 -- John Kim USDA Forest Service [email protected]
