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Posted: 10-Nov-24
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Internal Number: 161698
Internal Job Number: P08634UF
Description:
The Department of Forest Engineering, Management, and Resources invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term, Research Associate position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.
This position will provide support and leadership within the Wildfire Analytics, Science and Planning lab at the College of Forestry at Oregon State University (the College). The College plays an important role in addressing wildfire risk challenges across the Pacific Northwest by synthesizing research, developing relevant analytics, and producing primary research products in coordination with partners to support decision making, strategic planning processes, adaptation to a rapidly changing environment, with a particular focus on adaptation of our relationship with fire and our wildfire management system.
This position will provide support and leadership within the Wildfire Analytics, Science and Planning lab at the College of Forestry at Oregon State University (the College). The College plays an important role in addressing wildfire risk challenges across the Pacific Northwest by synthesizing research, developing relevant analytics, and producing primary research products in coordination with partners to support decision making, strategic planning processes, adaptation to a rapidly changing environment, with a particular focus on adaptation of our relationship with fire and our wildfire management system.
The primary goal of this position is to support strategic wildfire risk reduction efforts by participating in, and sometimes leading co-produced science processes and products. This position may work on a multitude of projects within the lab, including work with the College and external partners including, but not limited to Tribes, communities, and state and federal land management agencies to:
- Develop spatial datasets for wildfire risk analytics and provide project management of spatial data development
- Collaboratively develop and maintain a statewide map of wildfire hazard and risk in Oregon, Washington and California
- Support the development and application of applied wildfire risk sciences through peer-reviewed literature and other publications
- Develop primary science supporting wildfire risk science and decision making for pre-, during, and post-fire management decisions
- Advance ecological understanding of the application of fire in post-fire environments,
- Evaluate the contributions of a network of Experimental Forest and Rangelands towards wildfire risk management,
- Integrate Indigenous Knowledge with Western Science to explore holistic adaptation strategies,
- Work on issues surrounding wildfires in the Wildland Urban Interface in collaboration with colleagues in the College of Engineering.
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence:
Oregon State University is committed to creating and maintaining compassionate and inclusive learning and working environments for all learners, visitors, and employees. We envision collaborative community environments that enhance civility and embrace diversity. All employees are responsible for achieving this commitment. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language Access regulations. In addition, faculty members will design, develop, maintain and/or carry out Extension programs to ensure that educational programs and outreach activities serve diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded from participation.
Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):
Requires PhD or terminal degree and experience in the academic discipline/unit.
Requirements :
- Ph.D. in forest science, wildfire science, watershed science, data science, environmental social science, or a closely-related field;
- Experience conducting statistical analyses and drawing relevant conclusions;
- Experience using GIS software such as Esri ArcGIS Pro;
- Experience with scientific computer programming in languages such as R and Python;
- Familiarity working with large, complex datasets;
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a broad set of partners and stakeholders;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; and ability to engage respectfully with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
- Commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the sciences.
Type:
The proposed research will occur in an office setting, However, at times there will be opportunities to assist other projects with a field research component depending on interest and satisfactory progress on primary tasks. The work may require overnight travel for data collection or verification purposes, or for presentation of results. Remote work may be possible, as agreed upon by the employee and supervisor.
Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
About Oregon State University
Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon's natural wonders. Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state's Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon's leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State's impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension off...ices, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon, State has a presence in every one of Oregon's 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion. Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology. Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/index.cfm.The 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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