{"id":45561,"date":"2022-03-24T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T15:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=45561"},"modified":"2022-03-24T08:00:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T15:00:44","slug":"job-post-graduate-fellowship-in-forest-carbon-research-us-forest-service-wenatchee-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-post-graduate-fellowship-in-forest-carbon-research-us-forest-service-wenatchee-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Post-Graduate Fellowship in Forest Carbon Research, US Forest Service ( Wenatchee, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

For more information, please follow this link:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-listing-post-graduate-fellowship-in-forest-carbon-research-wenatchee-washington\/798353680?utm_source=ongage&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=regular<\/a><\/p>\n

Salary-<\/strong> Monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience<\/p>\n

Research Project<\/u>:<\/strong> This research project will look at methods for improving the inclusion of disturbance into forest carbon models in the Pacific Northwest. The participant will summarize current carbon modeling methods for incorporation of disturbance, research improvements for addressing disturbances in forest carbon projections, and engage with a diverse group of interested parties on issues around sequestration of carbon in western forests.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Learning Objectives<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong>Learning opportunities for the participant include increased understanding of forest carbon accounting, disturbance and management interactions, and forest modeling methods.\u00a0 The participant will gain experience in sharing results through the development of publications and presentations.<\/p>\n

Mentor<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0The mentor for this opportunity\u00a0is Tara Barrett\u00a0(tara.barrett@usda.gov<\/a>).\u00a0If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor.<\/p>\n

Anticipated Appointment Start Date<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0May 2022, or as soon as a qualified candidate is identified.\u00a0\u00a0Start date is flexible and negotiable,\u00a0and will\u00a0depend on a variety of\u00a0factors.<\/p>\n

Appointment Length<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be\u00a0extended upon\u00a0recommendation of\u00a0USFS\u00a0and is contingent on the availability of funds.<\/p>\n

Level of Participation<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0The appointment is\u00a0full-time.<\/p>\n

Participant Stipend<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.<\/p>\n

Citizenship Requirements<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens and\u00a0Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)\u00a0only.<\/p>\n

ORISE Information<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and USFS.\u00a0Participants do not become employees of USDA, USFS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.\u00a0Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.<\/p>\n

Questions<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0Please visit our\u00a0Program Website<\/a>. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email\u00a0USForestService@orise.orau.gov<\/a>\u00a0and include the reference code for this opportunity.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The qualified candidate should have received an master’s or doctoral degree\u00a0in one of the\u00a0relevant fields or be currently pursuing the degree with completion by June 30, 2022.<\/p>\n

Preferred skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n