Forests and Carbon Sequestration: Evaluating the Effects of Fuel Treatments
From: Professor Scott Stephens, Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management University of California, Berkeley Post-doctoral position focused on the fire, carbon sequestration and forests in the Sierra Nevada, California. Field experiment at the University of California Blodgett Research Forest is investigating the carbon sequestration tradeoffs of using different fuel treatments to reduce fire hazards in mixed conifer forests. Responsibilities include leading the ongoing study, analyzing data, and writing journal articles. Two years of funding is available (renewed annually). Field technician assistance is available. Additional opportunities include working with a diverse group of other projects (http://www.CNR.Berkeley.EDU/stephens-lab/) and association with the UC Center for Fire Research and Outreach (http://firecenter.berkeley.edu/). QUALIFICATIONS: A completed (or imminent) Ph.D in fire ecology, fire science, ecology, forestry, natural resources, geography, earth sciences, or related field. Strong quantitative skills. Training and experience in fire-forest-carbon interactions and modeling. Knowledge of carbon dioxide soil sensors, instrumentation, the ecological effects of fuel treatments, tree ring analysis, and forest ecology are desirable. Strong communications skills required. Ability to work independently. Must have successfully published papers in scientific journals. START DATE: 7/1/2011 desirable (must have received Ph.D. no later than actual start date). This is a full time position within the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management and UC Center for Fire Research and Outreach at UC Berkeley. Salary $40,000-$43,000 depending on experience. The position includes health and vacation benefits. To learn more about the position please contact Scott Stephens ([email protected]). TO APPLY: Send electronic or hard copies of (1) letter of interest outlining how your background fits the position, (2) curriculum vitae; (3) transcripts from graduate and undergraduate study (unofficial copies are fine); (4) names and contact information (phone, email, address) for three to five references including how and when you were associated with them; and (5) reprints of up to five publications to: Dr. Scott Stephens, Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, Division of Ecosystem Science, 130 Mulford Hall MC 3114, University of California, Berkeley, CA. 94720-3114. UC is an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Application deadline: 5/2/2011 - open until filled.
