*Postdoctoral Positions*: Fire Spread Simulation Modeling and Climate
Change Dynamics
We are seeking two postdoctoral researchers to work on the development
and application of spatially explicit computer simulation models of fire
spread (FARSITE) under different future climate scenarios. The focus of
this research will be on assessing the changes in fuel treatment and
fire suppression performance under altered climate conditions, and
interacting with our partners at the USDA Forest Service, to provide
comparative risk assessments for highly valued resources and assets
(HVRAs). The position will be located in the GISc Center of Excellence
at South Dakota State University (SDSU), and will involve collaboration
with personnel from the U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research
Station-Missoula, the Western Wildland Environmental Threat Assessment
Center, andthe USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS)
Center in Sioux Falls. The postdoctoral researchers will be responsible
for assembling RAWS climate data, working with relevant Global Climate
Models (GCM) ensemble data and processing newly climate parameterized
FARSITE models to determine changes in spatial burn probability. The
scientists will also act as liaisons for coordination of data transfers
and harmonization with our USFS and USGS collaborators. These are 12
month positions with the possibility of extension depending on
availability of funds.
*Qualifications*: A Ph.D. in geography, ecology, natural resources, or a
related field. Preferred
candidates will have (1) background in vegetation and disturbance
ecology, and (2) experience using climate and/or fire simulation models.
*To Apply*: send the following information in electronic form to
[email protected]: cover
letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three
references, and unofficial copies of
transcripts. Review of applications will begin on November 15th and
continue until the positions have been filled.
For more information contact:
Dr. Mark Cochrane
Professor and Senior Scientist
Geographic Information Science Center of Excellence
Wecota Hall 506B
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD 57007-3510
(605) 688-5353
GIScCE Website: http://globalmonitoring.sdstate.edu
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Mark A. Cochrane, Professor
Geographic Information Science Center of Excellence (GIScCE)
South Dakota State University
1021 Medary Ave., Wecota Hall, Box 506B
Brookings, SD 57007
USA
Phone : (605) 688-5353
Fax : (605) 688-5227
Email : [email protected]
Web : http://globalmonitoring.sdstate.edu
