Forest and Agroforestry Systems Modeler Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory
Point of Contact: Keith Paustian and Mark Easter ([email protected], 970.491.1098) The Natural Resource Ecology Lab at Colorado State University seeks to hire a forest/agroforestry systems modeler to work on the integration of the USDA Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) into the USDA/NRCS COMET-Farm entity-level greenhouse gas inventory system. This position involves working with scientists at Colorado State University, the U.S. Forest Service and elsewhere to update the Forest Service "Green Book" (Smith, J.E. et al. 2006, Methods for calculating forest ecosystem and harvested carbon with standard estimates for forest types of the United States) to reflect new forest management methods and integrate improved forest carbon stock models into the document. Updated data from the effort will be integrated into the Forestry module of the COMET-Farm tool. The position will also involve working with software developers at Colorado State University to develop a method to run the Forest Service Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) model within the COMET-Farm Forestry Module, to implement the large landowner component of the USDA's entity-level greenhouse gas inventory methods (Eve, M. et al. (Eds). 2014. Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Agriculture and Forestry: Methods for Entity-Scale Inventory. USDA Technical Bulletin 1939). The position has the potential to extend here at CSU into additional forestry and wildfire modeling work for the Bioenergy Alliance of the Rockies (BANR). The successful candidate will have at least a B.S. or B.A. in Forestry, Forest Science, Soil Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources Management or a related field. An M.Sc. or M.A. in a related field is desired. Experience with forest inventory methods along with forest stand and biomass modeling using the USFS Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) model is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. The term of the project is limited by available funding, beginning as soon as possible and continuing for one year, with potential extensions on a year-by-year basis depending on work performance and available funding. The successful candidate would be initially hired as an hourly employee for $22-$28/hour, depending on experience, with the potential to extend into a salaried position as a CSU Research Associate. The work schedule is flexible. To apply, contact Mark Easter at the contact links above. Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. Colorado State University (CSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. --- Mark Easter, Senior Research Associate Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory NESB room A211, Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523-1499 (970) 491-1098 www.nrel.colostate.edu<http://www.nrel.colostate.edu>
