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To submit your application, scroll to the bottom of this opportunity and click APPLY.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n A complete application consists of:<\/p>\n All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.<\/p>\n Connect with ORISE…on the GO!<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Download the new ORISE GO mobile app in the\u00a0Apple App Store<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Google Play Store<\/a>\u00a0to help you stay engaged, connected, and informed during your ORISE experience and beyond!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n *Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.<\/strong><\/p>\n Description<\/strong><\/p>\n USDA Forest Service\u00a0Office\/Lab and Location:<\/strong>\u00a0A fellowship opportunity is available\u00a0with the US\u00a0Department of Agriculture (USDA)\u00a0Forest Service (FS) within the\u00a0Pacific Northwest Research Station (PNWRS) located in\u00a0Seattle, Washington. Opportunity may also be remote.<\/strong><\/p>\n At the heart of the USDA 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 USDA 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:\u00a0<\/strong>The fellow will be a part of development of a widely-used\u00a0online wildland fire smoke modeling system that relies on the BlueSky Modeling Framework.\u00a0The\u00a0BlueSky Playground provides users with interactive access to fire, fuels, emissions, plume rise, and smoke dispersion modeling capabilities. It enables users to enter basic fire information and explore modeled outcomes across a variety of scenarios, supporting applications including prescribed burn planning, wildfire operations, research, and public communication. The\u00a0fellow will be a part of the ground-up rewrite of\u00a0the\u00a0BlueSky Playground with\u00a0the\u00a0goal of developing a scalable, modern, and performant system that meets\u00a0the\u00a0needs of an active and diverse user base. This system is used operationally today across federal, state, and academic contexts, and\u00a0the\u00a0redevelopment effort will directly support real-world decision making.\u00a0The\u00a0fellow will have the opportunity to be a contributor, while interacting closely with a team of senior software engineers and Forest Service scientists. Mentorship will be provided through regular technical discussions, informal guidance, and collaborative problem-solving, with some\u00a0independent research.<\/p>\n The\u00a0fellow\u2019s research may include, but is not limited to:<\/p>\n Learning Objectives:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Mentor:\u00a0<\/strong>The mentors for this opportunity are\u00a0Susan O’Neill\u00a0(susan.oneill1@usda.gov<\/a>) and Sim Larkin (sim.larkin@usda.gov<\/a>).\u00a0If you have questions about the nature of the research,\u00a0please contact the mentors.<\/p>\n Anticipated Appointment Start Date: Spring\/Summer 2026.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Start date is flexible and will\u00a0depend on a variety of\u00a0factors.<\/p>\n Appointment Length:\u00a0<\/strong>The appointment will initially be for one year but may be\u00a0extended\u00a0upon\u00a0recommendation of\u00a0USDA Forest Service\u00a0and is contingent on the availability of funds.<\/p>\n Level of Participation:\u00a0<\/strong>The expectation is full time but can be part time initially.\u00a0<\/p>\n Participant Stipend:\u00a0<\/strong>The participant will receive a monthly\u00a0stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n Citizenship Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong>This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens and\u00a0Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) only.<\/p>\n ORISE Information:\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 USDA Forest Service.\u00a0Participants do not become employees of USDA, USDA Forest Service, 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:<\/strong>\u00a0Please visit our\u00a0Program Website<\/a>. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email\u00a0ORISE.USFS.PNWRS@orau.org<\/a>\u00a0and include the reference code for this opportunity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master’s degree in the one of the relevant fields.<\/p>\n Preferred skills include:<\/p>\n\n
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