Post-Doctoral Research Associate, UT School of Natural Resources: UTIA

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate's primary responsibility will be to continue existing research on silvicultural studies of various hardwood species throughout the Central Hardwood Region. The experiments were established with pedigreed seed sources and highly characterized seedlings at the time of planting, providing unique opportunities to expand knowledge and refine management recommendations. The research will include statistical analyses of new and existing long-term data collected over years or decades, reevaluation of existing studies, developing manuscripts for publication, and transferring information to land managers and other researchers. Synthesis and integration of disparate datasets, research findings, and inferences are required to move science forward to assist forest managers working in hardwood ecosystems. This position reports to the Associate Professor of Silviculture and Forest Ecology in the School of Natural Resources, while also collaborating with the University of Tennessee’s Tree Improvement Program (UT-TIP) staff, students, and other partners to accomplish specific goals and objectives. The incumbent will be expected to interact with professors, extant and emeritus, who established the research. The position is intended for a one-year duration with the possibility of annual extension for up to three years, based on performance and continued availability of grant funding.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or professional degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with silvicultural studies.
• Proficiency in statistical analyses of long-term data.
• Ability to develop manuscripts for publication.
• Skills in transferring research information to land managers and other researchers.
• Ability to synthesize and integrate disparate datasets and research findings.
• Experience interacting with professors and researchers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pedigreed seed sources and characterized seedlings.
• Familiarity with the Central Hardwood Region.
• Experience collaborating with university programs, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Continue existing research on silvicultural studies of various hardwood species throughout the Central Hardwood Region.
• Perform statistical analyses of new and existing long-term data collected over years or decades.
• Reevaluate existing studies.
• Develop manuscripts for publication.
• Transfer information to land managers and other researchers.
• Synthesize and integrate disparate datasets, research findings, and inferences to assist forest managers working in hardwood ecosystems.

Benefits

• Possibility of annual extension for up to three years.
• Access to career development and coaching.
• Continued education opportunities.
• Extensive development and training possibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees