Forest Futures Modeling and Community Involvement Postdoctoral Scholar

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G/R26942P

Working Title Forest Futures Modeling and Community Involvement Postdoctoral Scholar

Department Warnell-Research

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About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2024

Posting Date 08/20/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Research Design

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Research Implementation

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Workshop Planning

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Workshop Implementation

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Analysis of Data

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Writing and Publishing Results

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Meeting with team members, human subjects compliance, etc.

Percentage of time 10

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

We are seeking a postdoctoral scholar to join a National Science Foundation-funded research project to lead community involvement, workshop design, and data analysis related to forest futures scenario modeling in Maine, USA. The scholar will be based at the University of Georgia (location of duty station negotiable) and will collaborate with students and faculty at UGA, the University of Maine, and Harvard Forest. The scholar will be responsible for data collection, relationship building, workshop planning, workshop implementation, and analysis of data focused on dynamic forest scenario models for northern and western Maine. The position entails frequent travel throughout rural Maine and is best suited for someone with skills and abilities in social science, ecological science, and spatial science. This is a one-year position with the possibility of a second year renewal based upon satisfactory performance.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

The ideal postdoctoral scholar will have a doctoral degree in Forestry/Natural Resources, Geography, Anthropology, Ecology, or related disciplines with specific experience working across the boundary of social, ecological, and spatial sciences. They will need a valid driver's license in order to carry out the necessary fieldwork. They will also need to complete human subjects research certification upon starting the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

The postdoctoral scholar should be comfortable bridging natural and social sciences as well as academic and practitioner working environments. They should be comfortable working semi-independently to advance the goals of the project. They should have strong analytic and writing skills and work well in collaboration with academics and non-academics

Physical Demands

Extensive driving, often in rural areas with limited services, is an integral component of the fieldwork associated with this position.

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

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Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Jesse Abrams

Recruitment Contact Email jesse.abrams@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone



Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a valid Driver's license?
   • YES
   • NO

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. List of References with Contact Information
3. Unofficial Letters of Recommendation