Search jobs > Raleigh, NC > Postdoctoral scholar

Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Wildland Fire and/or Watershed Hydrology

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
$55K-$62K a year
Full-time

Posting Details

Position Information Posting Number PG191284PD Position Number 00110019 Position Type Post Doc FLSA Exempt Departmental Information Department ID 150401 - For & Envir Res Acad Research Department 150401 - For & Envir Res Acad Research Job City & State Raleigh, NC

Position Information

Position Overview Essential Job Duties The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources has a wide variety of strengths in forestry and natural resources management, policy and economics, environmental science and technology, wildlife and conservation biology, tree improvement, silviculture, forest biotechnology, and international forestry.

The Department has over 90 full time faculty and staff, and more than 750 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. Inclusiveness and diversity are integral to our mission and commitment to excellence in education, extension, and research.

Faculty, staff, and students work together with business, industry, government, community groups, and non-government organizations to address a wide range of challenges facing our state and the world.

These partnerships facilitate research and discovery, teaching and learning, and outreach and service. Additional information about the department can be found at .

The College of Natural Resources (CNR) at North Carolina State University is a world leader in the sustainable use of natural resources.

The college’s comprehensive approach to teaching, research, and service encompass the many and varied ways in which people’s physical, economic, and social needs are met through the wise use of natural resources.

The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources is seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher to join our dynamic team to study the impacts of prescribed burning on water quality and quantity.

The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research in the interface of Wildland Fire and Watershed Science, with a focus on understanding the interactions between fire dynamics, hydrological processes, and ecosystem responses.

The project began 16 years ago with the creation of a paired watershed in the Piedmont of North Carolina.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage and conduct research on topics related to wildland fire behavior, fire ecology, and hydrological impacts of fire.
  • Implement field experiments using fire science, data analysis, and modeling studies.
  • Train summer students and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including ecologists, hydrologists, climate scientists, fire scientists, and land managers.
  • Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at scientific conferences.
  • Contribute to the preparation of research proposals and progress reports.

Other Work / Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements and Preferences Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm Department Required Skills

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Forestry, Ecology, or Fire Science.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wildland fire science, hydrology, or a closely related area.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with statistical or computational modeling tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

  • Experience with field measurement of fuels, fire intensity, GIS or experience with field measurements in watershed hydrology.
  • A track record of publications in high-impact journals.
  • Familiarity with grant writing and project management.
  • Ability to obtain a North Carolina Drivers License
  • Experience with fire, including NWCG courses : IC-100, S-130, S-190, L-180

Required License or Certification N / A Valid NC Driver's License required? No Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range $55,000 to $62,000 If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many Recruitment Dates Job Open Date 07 / 26 / 2024

30+ days ago
Related jobs
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research in the interface of Wildland Fire and Watershed Science, with a focus on understanding the interactions between fire dynamics, hydrological processes, and ecosystem responses. Position Overview Essential Job Duties The Department of F...

Promoted
InsideHigherEd
Raleigh, North Carolina

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities ...

Promoted
Visiting Angels
Raleigh, North Carolina

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, ...

Promoted
InsideHigherEd
Raleigh, North Carolina

The Plants for Human Health Institute is located in Kannapolis, NC, and is involved with private industries, and national and internationally recognized institutions involved in biochemistry, plant science, regenerative medicine, and nutrition. Subsequently, the combination of in vitro, animal, clin...

Promoted
Advantage Solutions
Cary, North Carolina

Position is for a traveling reset team that does remodels, special projects and new store openings for Food Lion (can also be asked to complete work for other banners, as well). This position is very fast paced and we do require individuals that are capable of doing hard work and doing it quickly. E...

Promoted
InsideHigherEd
Raleigh, North Carolina

Training in environmental exposure assessment Experience working with minority and underserved communities in a research of public health setting. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, s...

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

Position Information Posting Number PG191254PD Position Number 00109186 Position Type Post Doc FLSA Exempt Departmental Information Department ID 150301 - Forest Biomaterials Department 150301 - Forest Biomaterials Job City & State Raleigh, NC. Position Overview Essential Job Duties This person will...

Promoted
InsideHigherEd
Raleigh, North Carolina

This individual will be an established, world-renowned academic in the field of genome editing and whose primary responsibilities will be in the areas of research and training while establishing a broad set of partnerships and collaborations, both within and beyond the university. The Distinguished ...

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

Posting Information Posting Number PG193733EP Internal Recruitment No Working Title Roberts and Mikhail Distinguished Associate or Full Professor in Genome Editing Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience Work Schedule Varies (40 hours per week) Job Location Raleigh, NC Department Plant...

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

Fanxing Li’s research group is hiring a postdoctoral candidate to develop computational models to investigate and design mixed metal oxides with tailored redox and catalytic properties. Collaborate with experimental collaborators at the NCSU research group and other institutions to discuss and analy...