*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.
USFS Office/Lab and Location : A research opportunity is available at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS), Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research Station located in Olympia, Washington.
Research Project : The USDA Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research Station has a fellowship opportunity focused on data stewardship and stakeholder engagement around assisted migration. The fellow will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team researching strategies to integrate assisted migration during reforestation activities. The team includes researchers in silviculture and genetics that are housed both within the PNW Station and the Pacific Southwest Research Station. In collaboration with the team, the Fellow will assist in the development and initiation of a new experimental network focused on evaluation of assisted population migration and the use of novel silvicultural practices to increase reforestation success. The network is planned to span a large geographic range from northern CA to southern AK and encompass all land ownerships.
Under the guidance of a mentor, the research of the Fellow is organized around three primary objectives, which are:
The Fellow will also have an opportunity to develop or participate in new avenues of research or other interests related to natural resource management.
Learning Objectives : This appointment provides an opportunity to:
The Fellow will have the opportunity to interact with scientists in Forest Service research stations, and managers in the National Forest System and other land management agencies and entities. The Fellow may explore options for future job or educational opportunities and take advantage of additional training opportunities.
Mentor : The mentor for this opportunity is Robert Slesak (Robert.Slesak@usda.gov ). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor.
Anticipated Appointment Start Date : October 3, 2022. Start date is flexible and negotiable, and will depend on a variety of factors.
Appointment Length : The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be extended upon recommendation of USFS and is contingent on performance and the availability of funds.
Level of Participation : The appointment is full-time.
Participant Stipend : The stipend for this opportunity will be $60,416 per year. This appointment offers a health insurance allowance as well as a travel/training allowance.
Citizenship Requirements : This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should refer to the Guidelines for Non-U.S. Citizens Details page of the program website for information about the valid immigration statuses that are acceptable for program participation.
ORISE Information : 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. Participants do not become employees of USDA, USFS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
Questions : Please visit our Program Website . After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email USForestService@orise.orau.gov and include the reference code for this opportunity.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate should have received a master’s or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields (e.g. Forest Ecology, Forestry, Forest Mensuration, Natural Resources), or be currently pursuing one of the degrees with completion before the appointment start date. Degree must have been received within the past five years.
Preferred skills:
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