[PCA] JOB: Post-Doc in Climate Change, Native Plant Prod & Restoration (Moscow, ID)

[Olivia Kwong]

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Post-Doctoral Position in Climate Change, Native Plant Production, and
Restoration

The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan
Technological University is seeking a Research Associate to synthesize
the state of the science at the intersection of climate change,
nursery production, and restoration practices. This position is in
collaboration with scientists at the USDA Forest Service Rocky
Mountain Research Station GSD in Moscow, Idaho. The focus is to lay
foundation for building internet-based tools to guide land managers,
native plant producers, and restoration experts in their
decision-making process as they work to ensure continuation of
functional ecosystems. Although primary focus is on synthesis of
science from the literature, opportunities to pursue basic or applied
research are possible.

Requirements for the position include a (1) PhD in natural resource
management, ecology, environmental studies, nursery management,
genetics, biological sciences, or a closely-related field; (2)
demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and orally with accuracy,
brevity, and clarity; (3) demonstrated ability to analyze and
synthesize the literature and distil practical applications and/or
tools; and (4) an ability to work effectively alone and in concert
with a team of university and federal scientists. Although not
required, experience in plant propagation, plant breeding, or
restoration is desired.

Michigan Tech is one of the premier Forestry and Environmental Science
Universities in the United States.  The School of Forest Resources and
Environmental Science has been ranked fourth in the nation for
scholarly productivity among forestry schools, and first in North
America based on citations per faculty member. The work will be
completed in Moscow, Idaho, offering opportunities to engage with
scientists in the Rocky Mountain Research Station
(http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/grassland-shrubland-desert/), the University
of Idaho, and Washington State University. Moscow is located on the
rolling hills of the Palouse, home to the University of Idaho, and
seven miles from Pullman, WA and Washington State University. Moscow
is a small, vibrant, environmentally-minded community with an
appreciation of the arts. The nearby mountains offer opportunities for
mountain biking, hiking, camping, kayaking, skiing, fishing, and other
recreation.

The anticipated start date is between 1 September and 1 October 2011.
Salary will be commensurate with education/ experience, and includes
excellent benefits.  Interested persons should send transcripts, a
one-page statement of professional interests, curriculum vitae
including names and contact information for two references, and any
other relevant materials to Dr. Martin Jurgensen by email at
mfjurgen at mtu.edu.

Michigan Tech is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal
opportunity employer