Title: Post Doctoral Researcher, Wildfire Economics
Position Type: Academic
Department: College of Forestry and Conservation
Closing Date: Screening Begins 11/17/2008 and will continue until the position is filled.
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
Primary Functions

College of Forestry and Conservation (CFC) at the The University of Montana, and the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) are recruiting a Post Doctoral Researcher in Wildfire Economics to fill a 24-month full-time position. Prospects exist for the position to become longer-term. The successful applicant's primary responsibility will be conducting economics research into federal fire management.

  • The successful applicant will plan and conduct research to assess economic aspects of both market and non-market resource values that may be impacted by wildland fire.
    • Qualifications

  • The CFC and RMRS is seeking candidates who can demonstrate a strong scholarly background similar to that expected from someone with a doctoral degree in natural resource economics or related forestry or natural resource management field.
  • Essential requirements of this position include a working knowledge of applied resource economics, a demonstrated ability for planning and conducting research, and examples of work dealing with allocation issues associated with natural resources.
  • Candidates must also have strong skills in planning, organizing, coordinating, analyzing, and implementing a program of work that includes scientists and technical specialists not necessarily under their direct supervision.
  • Spatial analysis, econometrics, and fire management experience are all desired skills.
  • In addition to planning and conducting research, the successful candidate will be adept at analyzing data, writing and publishing peer-reviewed articles, and presenting results orally to diverse audiences.
  • A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with a diverse team of researchers and other technical specialists is desired.
    • Program Overview

    The CFC and RMRS in Missoula, Montana, are leading centers for wildfire economics research and wildfire management decision support in the western United States. The duty station will be the RMRS Forestry Sciences Laboratory in Missoula. The successful applicant will work directly with scientists from the RMRS Human Dimensions program and the CFC.
    How To Apply/Submitting Materials

    Applications should include a letter of interest, CV, academic transcripts (copies acceptable) and contact details for three professional referees. Please email or post applications to:

    Tyron Venn
    College of Forestry and Conservation
    The University of Montana
    32 Campus Drive
    Missoula, MT 59812

    Interested applicants, or those desiring further information, should contact:

    tyron.venn@umontana.edu
    (406) 243-6702
    Notices & Disclaimers

    Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
    In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

    ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
    Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. As an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law.

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