FACULTY RESEARCH ASSISTANT
FOREST ECOLOGIST/SILVICULTURIST
Oregon State University, Corvallis
Position #: 0005928
Faculty Research Assistant in Silviculture/Forest Ecology, Department
of Forest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University. This is a
full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term position.
This position will coordinate implementation of study plans for
cooperative research with the US Forest Service, Pacific Northwest
Research Station, examining the integrated effects of forest
management treatments and climate variation on forest vegetation,
stream habitats, and headwater amphibians in western Oregon.
Position Duties:
Data management and analysis -- Will develop and manage complex data
sets, perform statistical analysis of the data, including
multivariate analysis using management programs such as Access, SAS, PC-ORD.
Field sampling/supervision -- Will collect data from field sites,
developing proper experimental designs to accomplish research
results. Will supervise two temporary/student workers to
accomplish this work.
Laboratory -- Will prepare samples to enable accurate sample measurements.
Preparation of progress reports, publications for appropriate
peer-review journals, and give presentations of research results at
workshops and meetings
Minimum/Required Qualifications: MS in Forestry, Forest Ecology or
related discipline at time of employment. Able to meet eligibility
requirement for work in the United States by the time the appointment
is scheduled to begin. Demonstrated experience in forestry and
statistical analysis of ecological field studies. Familiarity with
silviculture, experimental design, basic forest mensuration tools and
techniques, GIS, ecophysiology, and flora sampling. Demonstrated
familiarity with linkages between forest vegetation and wildlife
habitat suitability. Demonstrated experience with database
development and management of complex data sets. Demonstrated
experience with statistical analysis, includingmultivariate analysis.
Demonstrated experience with statistical and database management
programs (preferably Access, SAS, PC-ORD). Ability to work
independently, utilize library resources, and communicate results in
the form of presentations and publications. Demonstrable commitment
to promoting and enhanc! ing diversity. Physically able to do
fieldwork in steep terrain under adverse conditions, often while
lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds. Demonstrable commitment to
promoting and enhancing diversity. Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with Oregon's forests. A demonstrable commitment to
promoting and enhancing diversity is: A preferred qualification.
For review of the full position announcement, or to apply:
http://oregonstate.edu/jobs and posting #0005928. For additional
information, contact Dr. Klaus Puettmann (tel. 541-737-8974, email
[email protected]). You will be required to upload the
following documents when applying: 1) letter of application with
statement of interest, 2) vita (resume), 3) examples of your
publications, 4) unofficial copies of transcripts, and 5) names,
email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references by August
1, 2010. For questions regarding the application process, email
Jeannette Harper at [email protected] or phone 541-737-6554.
OSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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" After the fire is before the fire"
Puettmann
2007
Klaus J. Puettmann
Edmund Hayes Professor in Silviculture Alternatives
321 Richardson Hall
Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
Tel. 541 737 8974
FAX 541 737 1393
[email protected]
http://www.cof.orst.edu/cof/fs/kpuettmann/group.htm
