Postdoctoral Scholar
About The Position
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno is hiring a Postdoctoral Scholar with an anticipated start date of 6/1/26. The Wildfire Research and Technology Lab at University of Nevada, Reno invites an applicant to apply to conduct research in technological and scientific aspects of Wildfire Science and Engineering across the Pre-Fire, Active-Fire, and Post-Fire domains. Our goal is to develop new capabilities to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from wildfires. We seek a dynamic individual with knowledge of fire science (or related fields) who are willing to work within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced research and development environment, learn new skills, and produce high-quality research products. The candidate will interact with other research teams at the Lab as well as faculty members at UNR and other partnering institutes and agencies. The Lab is committed to postdoctoral mentorship and supports independent career development for successful candidates.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Ecology and Forestry, Earth Science, Computational Science, or related fields.
- Ph.D. research experience in wildfire engineering, fire science, landscape modeling, or related topics.
- Experience in working with big data.
- Excellent English-language communication skills (oral and written).
- Demonstrated ability to perform research and publish results in peer-reviewed literature.
- Completion of a doctoral degree in the appropriate discipline within the five years immediately preceding the first date of appointment as a postdoctoral fellow at the University.
- Cannot have held previous positions in the professional ranks.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in technological and scientific aspects of Wildfire Science and Engineering across the Pre-Fire, Active-Fire, and Post-Fire domains.
- Develop new capabilities to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from wildfires.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced research and development environment.
- Learn new skills and produce high-quality research products.
- Interact with other research teams at the Lab as well as faculty members at UNR and other partnering institutes and agencies.
Benefits
- Mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
