Full job description
Position Location : Fort Collins, CO
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Work Location : Position qualifies for hybrid / in-office work
Research Professional Position : Yes
Posting Number : 202401780AP
Position Type : Admin Professional / Research Professional
Classification Title : Resch Sci / Scholar I
Number of Vacancies : 1
Work Hours / Week : 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range : $76,000 - $80,000
Employee Benefits : Colorado State University is a thriving community transforming lives through world-class teaching, research, and service.
With a robust benefits package and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, CSU is where you can thrive and grow.
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Desired Start Date : TBD
Position End Date (if temporary) : N / A
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11 : 59pm (MT) on : 10 / 28 / 2024
Description of Work Unit : Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities.
The NREL is a research and teaching unit at CSU with a mission to ensure the sustainability of the Earth’s ecosystems through new knowledge generation and application.
Position Summary : The successful candidate will use the APEX ecosystem modeling tool to understand how variability in forage production influences livestock productivity.
Required Job Qualifications :
- Ph.D. in ecology, soil science, ecological simulation, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in ecological modeling
Preferred Job Qualifications :
- Strong programming skills
- Experience in ecosystem model development or modification
- Experience in plant production and herbivore dynamics
- Experience using the APEX ecosystem model
- Familiarity with northeastern Colorado rangelands
- Strong publication record in ecosystem modeling
Diversity Statement : Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching, and outreach.
Essential Duties :
Job Duty Category : Research
Duty / Responsibility : Improve understanding of spatial and temporal variability in production affecting rangeland dynamics.
- Work with the supervisor and ARS collaborators to refine project goals
- Collate long-term data for use in training the ecosystem model
- Edit the APEX application to better represent ecosystem variability
- Parameterize the APEX model for the Central Plains Experimental Range
- Use the APEX model in scenario analyses
- Create graphical output and spatial products to present results
Percentage Of Time : 75
Job Duty Category : Scientific Presentations and Manuscript Publication
Duty / Responsibility : Communicate results to the scientific community.
- Prepare presentations and present results at scientific conferences
- Prepare no fewer than two peer-reviewed journal manuscripts
- Incorporate input from co-authors into the manuscript
- Submit manuscripts and address reviewer comments
- Resubmit manuscripts if rejected
Percentage Of Time : 20
Job Duty Category : Communications and Reporting
Duty / Responsibility : Ensure communication among project scientists, staff, and partners.
- Communicate with supervisor about ongoing tasks
- Attend and participate in project meetings
- Coordinate with other scientific staff
- Ensure project partners have input and products meet project needs
- Make project deliverables in coordination with team members
Percentage Of Time : 5
Application Details :
Special Instructions to Applicants : Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.
Conditions of Employment : Pre-employment Criminal Background Check required.
Search Contact : [email protected]
EEO Statement : Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment.
Background Check Policy Statement : CSU conducts background checks for finalists to provide a safe environment for faculty, staff, volunteers, and students.
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