Fire Ecology Postdoctoral Scientist
Location: Cnt for Adaptable Wrn Landsc
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 608172
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Workplace Culture
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Special Information
• This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.
• This position is open to hybrid, remote or in person (Flagstaff Mountain Campus) work accomodations:
• This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbent to complete their work at both an NAU site, campus, or facility and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.
• This position is a remote position which allows the incumbent to complete their work at a location other than an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. The incumbent may occasionally work in a shared site, but primarily will work elsewhere.
• This position requires occasional work in an outdoor setting in desert conditions
Job Description
NAU Center for Adaptable Western Landscapes seeks a Fire Ecology Postdoctoral Scientist to develop, integrate, and apply monitoring of fuel conditions across the Southwestern US and evaluate fuel treatment effectiveness. The candidate will work with fire science and manager teams to leverage advanced tools to assess fuel load, fire behavior, and fire effects on society and ecosystems. The selected candidate will demonstrate skills in remote sensing, fire ecology, and quantitative analysis of large, complex datasets. The preferred candidate will have experience collecting and analyzing data on vegetation and ecosystem structure, landscape condition, climate and weather, and vegetation and fuel treatments. Candidates with experience applying terrestrial light detection and ranging (LiDAR) to understand ecosystem structure and the effects of management treatments on fuel loads and fire behavior is preferred. Experience conducting other forms of remote sensing, including the analysis and interpretation of satellite imagery and airborne LiDAR is a plus.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Data collection and analysis - 40%
• Develop methodologies and workflow to apply vegetation and fuel monitoring, LiDAR and other remote sensing data, to areas treated to reduce fuel load and wildfire risk.
• Analyze variation in fuel and other environmental conditions across large landscapes and through time.
• Map fuel loads and environmental conditions across areas receiving management treatments.
Writing and dissemination of results - 40%
• Write scientific journal articles and information briefs that summarize findings.
• Prepare data, code, and maps to be released to journal outlets and project partners.
• Develop figures and tables to communicate findings
• Present results at scientific and land manager meetings and workshops.
Project coordination and public engagement - 15%
• Coordinate project with diverse partners and handle logistical needs of project.
• Organize regular check-ins with science and manager teams and effectively communicate project updates.
• Seek out new partners and feedback on project development.
Other duties as assigned - 5%
Minimum Qualifications
• Requires a PhD in ecology, remote sensing science or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with drylands restoration practices
• Experience with compilation, synthesis, and analysis of large datasets
• Leadership in publishing peer-reviewed journal articles
• Experience with field research practices
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of ecology, particularly restoration ecology.
• Familiarity with the patterns and processes of terrestrial dryland ecosystems in the southwestern US.
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Skill in leading, coordinating, and/or supervising the work of others.
• Awareness of and commitment to NAU's EEO/Affirmative Action Plan and Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harrasment goals.
• The ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
Background Information
Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Salary
Anticipated salary range is $62,000 - $68,000. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.
FLSA Status
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.
Benefits
Post-Doctoral Scholars are hired on a contract basis, renewable each fiscal year for a maximum of 4 renewals (5 years) according to terms of the Arizona Board of Regents' http://azregents.asu.edu/rrc/Policy%20Manual/6-310-Conditions%20of%20Postdoctoral%20Scholar%20Service.pdf. NAU offers an excellent benefit package to Post-Doctoral Scholars including generous health, dental and vision insurance; 10 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Participation in NAU retirement plans is not available to Post-Doctoral Scholars. More information on benefits at NAU is available at the NAU https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/.
Learning and Development
Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.
Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship
NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.
Application Deadline
January 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/
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