Position Number: 002-656
FACULTY RESEARCH ASSISTANT: Fire modeling and Landscape ecology
LOCATION: Department of Forest Science, Oregon State University,
Forestry Sciences Lab 020, Corvallis, OR 97331-7501
STARTING DATE: April 17, 1995
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: March 29, 1995
RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist and conduct research on fire regimes, fire
weather, fuels and fire modeling in the Oregon Coast Range. Compile and
analyze information on fire history and fire regimes in the Northwest of
North America. Candidate will work closely with the PI and other
colleagues studying fire regimes and fire modeling in the western North
America and elsewhere as appropriate. Candidate will be responsible for
geographic, quantitative and statistical analysis of relevant data and
preparing materials for talks and publications. This fire modeling
project is part of a large multidisciplinary project with the goal of
understanding and modeling natural and human components of the Oregon
Coast Range ecosystem.
QUALIFICATIONS: BS is required and MS is desirable in relevant field
(e.g., Forestry Ecology or Management, Landscape Ecology, Plant Ecology,
or Geography). Knowledge and experience in use of microcomputers and
statistical analysis including SAS; experience using maps and in air photo
interpretation are required. Experience or classwork on fire modeling,
ecology, effects and behavior, and with spreadsheet, database, and
graphics packages and ARC/INFO are desirable.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Full time 12 month position. Reappointment at the
discretion of the Dean. Salary $20,004 to 25,000 depending on
qualifications.
OTHER BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and life insurance plans.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Joe Means, Forestry Sciences Laboratory,
3200 Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331. Telephone: 503-750-7351.
Internet: Means@FSL.ORST.EDU
To Apply: Send letter of application, resume, transcripts of University
work and three letters of reference by March 29, 1995 to: Dr. Logan
Norris, Department of Forest Science, College of Forestry, Oregon State
University, Forestry Science Lab 020, Corvallis, OR 97331-7501. Describe
well the experience that qualifies you for this position.
Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity employer and has a policy of being responsive to the needs of
dual-career couples.
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