[ES_JOBS_NET] postdoctoral associate in forest ecology, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

[Winslow Hansen]

*Position available: Postdoctoral AssociateForest and fire modeling,*

*Forest Futures Lab *
*Postdoctoral Position: Modeling 21st-century boreal forests and fire. *We
seek a postdoctoral research associate to project future fire and ecosystem
dynamics in the boreal forest of western North America with a
state-of-the-art simulation model. Specifically, the postdoctoral associate
will use simulations to assess the fire, forest, and topographic
characteristics that render boreal ecosystems vulnerable to state shift
after fire and project 21st-century ecosystem and landscape change. This
work is part of a larger NSF-funded project with collaborators at multiple
institutions. The postdoctoral associate will work with a vibrant team to
integrate multiple datasets, including remote-sensing products, gridded
downscaled climate data, and soils information into a simulation framework;
conduct ensemble simulations in a cluster environment; analyze and
interpret model output; and communicate research orally and through
peer-reviewed journal articles. The successful candidate will be provided
resources for travel related to the project and will have opportunities for
professional development beyond the project. For additional information on
the Forest Futures Lab, visit http://forestfutureslab.org/. For additional
information about Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, visit
https://www.caryinstitute.org/.
*Duration*: This is a full time, exempt, fully benefited position for one
year and is renewable for an additional year contingent upon successful
performance. The position includes salary plus benefits. Start date is
flexible, but winter 2021/2022 is preferred.
*Location*: Millbrook, NY with occasional trips to Alaska.
*Qualifications*: Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in forest ecology,
disturbance ecology, ecosystem modeling, or a related field prior to
appointment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in ecosystem or
landscape simulation; working with or downscaling gridded climate data;
fire modeling, analyzing big ecological datasets in R or python; and will
have experience with working in a cluster computing environment. Knowledge
and familiarity with carbon-cycle science and/or trait based ecology is
desirable. Applications are encouraged from outstanding candidates who
enjoy and work well in a collaborative team setting and have excellent
communication and written skills.
*To Apply*: Please complete an online application at
http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we- are/jobs or (link
<https://www.caryinstitute.org/about/careers-cary?bzid=3a3f7e781413>). As a
single PDF, please also upload a cover letter, CV, one-page statement of
research interests, and the names and contact information of three
references using the upload resume link on the application website.
Position deadline is September 30th but will remain open until filled. All
candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Finalist candidates must
successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check. There
is also a mandatory vaccination policy for Cary employees. Position reports
to: Dr. Winslow Hansen.

The Cary Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative
Action (AA) employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment
opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, age, familial status, protected veteran or disabled status, or
genetic information.

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Dr. Winslow D. Hansen
Assistant Scientist
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Millbrook, NY 12545
Web: http://forestfutureslab.org
Email: hansenw at caryinstitue.org
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