Deadline: Thu, 11/02/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Clemson University Job Field: Forestry Water and Soil Resources Wildlife GIS/Technology Policy/Administrative Job Type: Full Time Location: North Carolina Location Detail: Triangle Park, North Carolina Job Description: The postdoc will work with the Southeast Climate Hub to model and interpret climate change and forest management data to produce information that will help landowners and stakeholders plan future forest management. The individual will perform professional and technical duties involving original research leading to the preparation and submission of peer-reviewed publications for developing models that show smart forestry scenarios related to climate change and extreme events (hurricanes, drought, fire) in the Southeastern forests. Qualifications: The job requires an advanced degree in forestry, natural resources, and ecological sciences with extensive experience in geospatial and socio-economic analysis tools; demonstrated expertise in research methodologies, geospatial software use and data interpretation, and writing reports/research papers for both scientific and non-scientific audiences; background on working forests, forest certification systems, and industrial and private forestry in the Southern United States; and ability to supervise graduate and undergraduate students. Miscellaneous: The Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation at Clemson University seeks applications for a full-time research associate (post-doc) who will provide research and outreach support in the Climate-Smart Forestry Project funded by the USDA NIFA. This project is a collaboration between Clemson, the Southeast Climate Hub, and three other land-grant universities (Auburn University, Alabama A&M University, and the University of Georgia) to provide effective, translatable, and scalable approaches to address climate change in the Southeast. Salary: $50,000 annual with benefits Benefits: It is a grant-funded and benefits-eligible position for up to 3.5 years, pending satisfactory performance and funding availability. Clemson University employee benefits apply. How to Apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/134337
