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Job Type:<\/strong> Paid Internship USFS Office\/Lab and Location At the heart of the U.S. Forest Service’s mission is their purpose. Everything they do is intended to help sustain forests and grasslands for present and future generations. Why? Because their stewardship work supports nature in sustaining life. This is the purpose that drives the agency\u2019s mission and motivates their work across the agency. It\u2019s been there from the agency\u2019s very beginning, and it still drives them. To advance the mission and serve their purpose, the U.S. Forest Service balances the short and long-term needs of people and nature by: working in collaboration with communities and our partners; providing access to resources and experiences that promote economic, ecological, and social vitality; connecting people to the land and one another; and delivering world-class science, technology and land management.<\/p>\n Research Project Learning Objectives Mentor Anticipated Appointment Start Date Appointment Length Level of Participation Participant Stipend Citizenship Requirements ORISE Information Questions Qualifications Preferred Skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Salary Details:<\/strong> The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.
Deadline:<\/strong> May 12, 2023<\/p>\n
<\/u><\/strong>A research opportunity is available with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) at the Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fire Sciences Laboratory in Missoula, Montana –\u00a0https:\/\/firelab.org\/\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/u><\/strong>The purpose of this project is to determine how understory plant communities, especially non-native species, are responding to mechanical fuel reduction treatments and prescribed fire. Many of the ecosystems in the western US are dependent on fire, but climate change in combination with a century of fire suppression, suppression of Indigenous burning, and other management practices have increased the intensity with which fires are burning in some areas. Consequently, reducing fuel hazard is a critical need in many areas and has been identified by the Forest Service as one of the top four threats to National Forests. Invasive species are also included as one of the top four threats. This 2-year project will develop and test a fire effects monitoring program starting with potential fuel treatment projects on Northern Region National Forests. The post-doctoral fellow will conduct research and assist in research design, field data collection, data analysis, and manuscript preparation of monitoring protocols and results. The post-doctoral fellow will coordinate closely with National Forest System personnel for site selection and feedback.<\/p>\n
<\/u><\/strong>As a result of this training, the participant will improve their knowledge and skills related to vegetation monitoring and applied fire ecology and fuels management\u00a0and build relationships with natural resource managers.<\/p>\n
<\/u><\/strong>The mentor for this opportunity is Kimberley Davis (kimberley.davis@usda.gov<\/a>).\u00a0If you have questions about the nature of the research,\u00a0please contact the mentor.<\/p>\n
<\/u><\/strong>May\u00a02023.\u00a0\u00a0Start date is flexible and will\u00a0depend on a variety of\u00a0factors.<\/p>\n
<\/u><\/strong>The appointment will initially be for two\u00a0years\u00a0but may be\u00a0extended\u00a0upon\u00a0recommendation of\u00a0USFS\u00a0and is contingent on the availability of funds.<\/p>\n
<\/u><\/strong>The appointment is full-time.<\/p>\n
<\/u><\/strong>The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/u><\/strong>This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.<\/p>\n
<\/u><\/strong>This 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
<\/u><\/strong>Please 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.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>The qualified candidate should have received a\u00a0doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields\u00a0or be currently pursuing one of the degrees with completion before\u00a0June\u00a030, 2023.\u00a0Degree must have been received within five years\u00a0of the appointment start date.<\/p>\n\n