Position Information
| Posting Number |
PG191346PD |
| Position Number |
00106432 |
| Position Type |
Post Doc |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
Departmental Information
| Department ID |
150401 - Forestry & Environmental Resources Academic Research |
| Department |
150401 - For & Envir Res Acad Research |
| Job City & State |
Raleigh, NC |
Position Overview
| Essential Job Duties |
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources has a wide variety of strengths in forestry and natural resources management, policy and economics, environmental science and technology, wildlife and conservation biology, tree improvement, silviculture, forest biotechnology, and international forestry. The Department has over 90 full time faculty and staff, and more than 750 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. Inclusiveness and diversity are integral to our mission and commitment to excellence in education, extension, and research. Faculty, staff, and students work together with business, industry, government, community groups, and non-government organizations to address a wide range of challenges facing our state and the world. These partnerships facilitate research and discovery, teaching and learning, and outreach and service. Additional information about the department can be found at http://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer.
The College of Natural Resources (
CNR) at North Carolina State University is a world leader in the sustainable use of natural resources. The college's comprehensive approach to teaching, research, and service encompass the many and varied ways in which people's physical, economic, and social needs are met through the wise use of natural resources.
The Statistical Ecology and Forest Science Lab (
https://doserlab.com/) led by Jeff Doser in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources (
FER) at North Carolina State University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Quantitative Ecology/Forest Science. The postdoctoral research will contribute to the development and application of new quantitative tools (e.g., statistical models, R packages) for the analysis of large spatio-temporal forest inventory and/or wildlife data. The position provides a unique opportunity to advance quantitative research that has immediate application to forest management and conservation. There will be numerous opportunities to collaborate with researchers across NC State, government agencies (US Forest Service and National Park Service), as well as other academic institutions.
Primary duties of the Postdoctoral Research Scholar include, but are not limited to the following:
- Apply hierarchical Bayesian spatial modeling techniques to inform management and conservation of eastern US forests and wildlife.
- Collaborate on projects related to the development of new quantitative tools that support national forest inventory data user needs, particularly surrounding forest carbon monitoring and reporting. For example, there will be opportunities to contribute to the development and maintenance of the next generation of the rFIA R package for analysis of US Forest Inventory and Analysis data.
- Prepare, submit, and publish peer-reviewed academic articles as lead author and contribute to additional manuscripts as a co-author.
- Teach one undergraduate course in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources as the Instructor of Record.
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| Other Work/Responsibilities |
Other duties as assigned. |
Requirements and Preferences
| Work Schedule |
Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm. |
| Department Required Skills |
- Experience using hierarchical statistical models (e.g., generalized linear mixed models, geostatistical models) in ecological and/or forestry research.
- Substantial experience with the R programming language.
- Strong writing skills.
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| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
- Experience with advanced statistical techniques such as hierarchical modeling, Bayesian analysis, spatial statistics, and/or small area estimation.
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to use advanced statistical approaches to answer applied questions in ecology and/or forestry.
- Substantial experience with the R programming language.
- Strong writing skills and previous publishing experience.
- Ph.D. in ecology, forestry, applied statistics, or related discipline.
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| Required License or Certification |
n/a |
| Valid NC Driver's License required? |
No |
| Commercial Driver's License Required? |
No |
Recruitment Details
| Anticipated Hiring Range |
$55,000-$60,000 |
| If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many |
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Applicant Information
| Quick Link |
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/209088 |
| AA/EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or
workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
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North Carolina State University
$55,000-$60,000
Oct 30, 2024