Clemson University - Clemson, SC
posted 3 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Remote - Clemson, SC
Educational Services
About the position
The Post Doctoral Fellow position at the Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science focuses on implementing the Climate Smart Commodities program in South Carolina. The role involves measuring carbon sequestration in managed forests, particularly loblolly and longleaf pine ecosystems, through the operation of eddy covariance flux towers. The fellow will collaborate with a team to analyze data, publish findings, and mentor junior team members, contributing to the advancement of climate-smart forestry practices.
Responsibilities
- Help design and implement stand scale Measurement, Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MMRV) of operational Climate Smart Forestry projects in South Carolina using traditional forestry methods and eddy covariance tower observations
- Analyze eddy covariance data and publish manuscripts that quantify how Climate Smart Forestry management practices affect carbon sequestration at the stand scale
- Travel to local and regional field sites for data collection
- Publish results in peer reviewed journals
- Develop project reports
- Assist with supervising and mentoring the Climate Smart Forestry MMRV team
Requirements
- Ph.D. (or equivalent) in forest science, ecology, environmental science or engineering, micrometeorology or closely related earth or environmental science, agricultural science or engineering field
- Experience analyzing and publishing eddy covariance data
- Ability to program and analyze data in MATLAB, R, Python or similar
- Demonstrated publishing record in high quality peer reviewed journals
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative team and communicate effectively
- Strong interest in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in science
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working with eddy covariance data in forests
- Experience with flux footprint modeling
- Working knowledge of forestry and forest management practices in the southeast U.S.
- Strong desire to become a leader in the emerging field of Climate Smart Forestry
