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Job Type:<\/strong> Student \/ postdoc This fellowship is available\u00a0with the US Department of Agriculture\u00a0(USDA) Forest Service’s (USFS) Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research Station located in Corvallis, Oregon.<\/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 selected\u00a0Fellow will collaborate with a team of PNWRS scientists to develop a deeper understanding of\u00a0post-fire regeneration across California, Oregon, and Washington. Forests in California, Oregon, and Washington have experienced increases in high-severity fire in recent decades, including exceptional fire events in the last five years. High-severity fires are a major catalyst for ecological change in the region, and though disturbance has always been a major driver for change and played an important role in the evolution of most species, shifts in fire regimes towards conditions outside of the historical range of variability is a threat to forest persistence in many parts of the western United States. Thus, a quantitative knowledge base is needed to guide management decisions around restoration and adaptation strategies for land managers. The mission of the fellow is to collaborate with the PNWRS team listed above to\u00a0quantify patterns of postfire regeneration and characterize trajectories of post-fire development.<\/p>\n Learning Objectives<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0The participant will conduct research\u00a0with data from the Forest Inventory and Analysis Program (FIA) to examine post-fire vegetation patterns and trajectories of change, as well as develop restoration strategies through a co-production framework with scientists, forest managers, and other key partners at governmental and non-governmental agencies. There is a broad range of activities\u00a0including: 1) managing and developing large forest inventory data sets 2) statistical analysis predicting post-fire regeneration of trees species based on spatial data on burn severity and climate, 3) engagement with and science delivery to key partners in collaborative environments to support restoration efforts and develop tools to facilitate adaptive management to climate change. The participant will share research findings with a wide range of scientific, agency, and public audiences to support efforts dealing with forest restoration and climate change adaptation in the Pacific Northwest.<\/p>\n Mentor<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0The mentor for this opportunity\u00a0is Matthew Reilly (matthew.reilly@usda.gov<\/a>).\u00a0If you have questions about the nature of the research,\u00a0please contact the mentor.<\/p>\n Anticipated Appointment Start Date<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0July 2023.\u00a0\u00a0Start date is flexible and will\u00a0depend on a variety of\u00a0factors.<\/p>\n Appointment Length<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0The appointment will initially be for one\u00a0year, but may be\u00a0extended\u00a0upon\u00a0recommendation of\u00a0USFS\u00a0and is contingent on the availability of funds.\u00a0<\/p>\n Level of Participation<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong>The appointment is full-time.<\/p>\n Participant Stipend<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n Citizenship Requirements<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.<\/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.<\/p>\n Qualifications Preferred Skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n HOW TO APPLY
Salary Details:<\/strong> $59,000 to 69,000\/year
Deadline:<\/strong> Jul 07, 2023<\/p>\n
<\/strong>The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields (e.g. Natural Resources, Forestry), or be currently pursuing the degree with completion before the appointment start date. Degree must have been received within the past five years.<\/p>\n\n
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<\/strong><\/span>A complete application package consists of:<\/p>\n