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interested. <span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 7pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Postdoctoral
research associate in soil moisture and fire modeling at the University of
Georgia<span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 7pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">We
seek a dynamic and innovative postdoctoral research associate to work at the
nexus of soil science and fire ecology. Our project seeks to understand the
relationship between soil moisture and fire prediction by integrating a suite
of soil, fire, climate, and remote sensing datasets with robust modeling
techniques. The project is a collaboration between the University of Georgia,
Oklahoma State University, the US Geological Survey, and two USDA regional
climate hubs (Southwest and Southern Plains). The candidate will be based at
the University of Georgia in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences in
Athens, GA </span><a href="http://www.caes.uga.edu/departments/crop-soil.html" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">http://www.caes.uga.edu/departments/crop-soil.html</span></a><span style="font-size:11.5pt">. UGA is a Land/Sea Grant institution and is ranked 16^th
among public universities in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 edition of
America’s Best Colleges. Athens is well known for its quality of life in regard
to both outdoor and urban activities (</span><a href="https://www.visitathensga.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">https://www.visitathensga.com/</span></a><span style="font-size:11.5pt">) and is 90 miles northeast of Atlanta, the state
capital. Ideal candidates would combine expertise in data analysis and modeling
of large spatial datasets. <u>Position is available immediately</u> for up to
two years (contingent upon funding). We offer a competitive salary commensurate
with experience. <b>Keywords: </b>Soil moisture; Wildfire; Mapping; Modeling<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 7pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Objective</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">: Primary goals are (1) develop an effective model of
soil moisture for two large river basins in the southwestern and south central
US using soil and climate data; (2) quantify the relationships between modeled
soil moisture and wildfire probability; and (3) distribute soil moisture and
wildfire probability maps for both basins. <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 7pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Summary
of duties</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">: Integrate existing soil,
climate, and remote sensing data to model soil moisture conditions present in
the root zone at daily time steps and moderate spatial resolution for two large
watersheds in the southwestern and south central US. Apply newly generated soil
moisture maps, along with other biophysical variables, to develop dynamic fire
probability maps for the basins. Produce soil moisture models and wildfire data
sets for the 2000–2016 period, and selected maps of dynamic soil moisture and
wildfire probability. Work with collaborators and stakeholders to facilitate
stakeholder meetings and produce peer-reviewed manuscripts, presentations and
website content. Travel to some stakeholder and professional meetings is
expected. <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 7pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Required
qualifications</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">: Completed Ph.D. in
soil science, fire ecology, landscape ecology, or similar field by start date.
Experience with spatial modeling and proficiency with computer software
including R, Python, ArcGIS, etc. is required. A positive attitude and
willingness to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of researchers is
required.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 7pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Desired
qualifications</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">: Familiarity with soil
geographic databases (e.g., SSURGO), climate data (e.g., PRISM), remote
sensing, and wildfire modeling is desired.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 7pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt">To
apply:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt"> Please send an email to Dr.
Matt Levi at </span><a href="mailto:matthew.levi@uga.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">matthew.levi@uga.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11.5pt"> with subject line: “Application for soil-fire postdoc” that includes
your CV and a short cover letter (1 page) detailing your qualifications and
interest for the position.  <span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Thanks,<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Matt Levi<span></span></span></p>

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Professor of Soil Science<span></span></span></p>

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Soil Sciences <span></span></span></p>

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Miller Plant Sci. Bldg. - 120 Carlton St. <span></span></span></p>

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Georgia - Athens, GA 30602<span></span></span></p>

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