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Job Type:<\/strong> Permanent USFS\u00a0Office\/Lab and Location<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong>A fellowship opportunity is available\u00a0with the US\u00a0Department of Agriculture (USDA)\u00a0Forest Service (USFS) located in Missoula, Montana.<\/p>\n 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<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0The internship is an opportunity to learn about fire ecology and how to collect data related to fire ecology studies investigating how fire and fuel treatments affect forest vegetation and tree growth. The participant will participate with a team of fire ecologists and field technicians conducting research\u00a0to understand how fuel treatments influence forest resilience to fire and other disturbances. The participant will also learn about white bark pine ecology and assist with projects quantifying treatment effects on tree growth and survival.<\/p>\n Learning Objectives<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0The participant will learn about fire ecology and fuels and management needs related to wildland fire science, as well as gain hands-on experience about techniques used to quantify wildland fire fuels\u00a0and vegetation\u00a0responses to fire. The participant will also travel overnight for up to 8 days at a time\u00a0to field sites to collect data and learn about different ecosystems.<\/p>\n Mentor<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong>The mentor for this opportunity\u00a0is\u00a0Sharon Hood (sharon.hood@usda.gov<\/a>).\u00a0If you have questions about the nature of the research,\u00a0please contact the mentor.<\/p>\n Anticipated Appointment Start Date<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong>June 5, 2023. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.<\/p>\n Appointment Length<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong>The appointment will initially be for\u00a0four months but may be\u00a0extended\u00a0upon\u00a0recommendation of\u00a0USFS\u00a0and is contingent on the availability of funds.<\/p>\n Level of Participation<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0The appointment is full-time.<\/p>\n Participant Stipend<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong>The participant will receive a monthly\u00a0stipend\u00a0commensurate with educational level and experience and will be in the range of $2,800-$3,200 per month.<\/p>\n Citizenship Requirements<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.<\/p>\n ORISE Information<\/u>:\u00a0<\/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 Questions<\/u>:\u00a0<\/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 Qualifications Preferred Skills\/Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Salary Details:<\/strong> Monthly Stipend TBD
Deadline:<\/strong> Jul 21, 2023<\/p>\n
<\/strong>The qualified candidate should\u00a0have received\u00a0an\u00a0associate’s or bachelor’s degree in one of the relevant fields (e.g.\u00a0forestry-related field or ecology field with an emphasis in forest ecology), or be currently pursuing one of the degrees with completion before June 15, 2026. Degree must have been received within the past three years.<\/p>\n\n