Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term
About The Position
The Department of Forestry at Michigan State University is seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Research Scholar to lead or assist with all phases of research on a two-year project focused on measuring the structure and productivity of temperate agroforestry systems in the midwestern US. Project focal areas include use of terrestrial laser scanning technology to capture structural and functional elements of different agroforestry practices and development of protocols for quantifying productivity of such systems. The position holds the potential for extending research in new directions and to collaboratively pursue additional research funding. MSU’s strengths in quantitative forestry methods provide a collaborative environment that supports success. The position will begin as a one‐year appointment with available extensions, depending on satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Requirements
- An earned PhD in Forestry, Ecology, or a closely related field
- Experience in collecting forestry data under a variety of field conditions.
- Expertise in managing and analyzing large and complex datasets
- Strong coding skills in R and/or other programming languages
- Strong skills in written and verbal communication
- Prior experience in managing personnel and research projects
Nice To Haves
- Documented ability to bring research projects to completion (peer-reviewed publication record)
- Knowledge of and experience in agroforestry systems
- Evidence of effective independent and collaborative work
Responsibilities
- Investigate potential protocols measuring for biomass, carbon, and timber productivity in Midwestern US agroforestry systems and develop new methodologies that could later be scaled up nationally.
- Conduct field work at various research sites in the Midwest and help analyze project data.
- Synthesize components into project reports, communications, and peer-reviewed journal articles.
- Mentor/supervise graduate and/or undergraduate students and technicians working on the project.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
