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Categorized Under:

• Wildlife
• Fisheries

Organization:Natural Resources Conservation Service

Location:Pearl, Mississippi

Job Description:

WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST, GS-0486-11/11

PEARL, MS

opened 11/18/09, closes 12/18/09.

The vacancy announcement number is NRCS-MS-10-001B.

Visit jobview.usajobs.gov For a complete copy of the vacancy announcement.

Salary:

56,411.00 - 73,329.00 USD /year

Apply By:12/18/2009

Contact:Uylanda Weathers

Phone:(601) 965-4029,extension 162

Email:uylanda.weathers@ms.usda.gov

Posted By: KBrasher

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Categorized Under:

• Forestry
• Forest Products
• Wildlife
• Fisheries

Organization:University of British Columbia

Job Description:

DEAN, FACULTY OF FORESTRY, UBC

The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Forestry – one of the most respected faculties of its kind. As one of the world’s leading universities, The University of British Columbia’s vision is to create an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.

Situated in Vancouver, one of North America’s most beautiful and dynamic cities, UBC offers faculty and some 50,000 students not just intellectual riches, but an unrivaled quality of life. The Faculty of Forestry offers a broad range of degrees and programs in areas such as sustainable forest management, conservation, forest genetics, biomaterials and biotechnology, forests and society, Aboriginal forestry, international forestry, water hydrology and ecology, landscape ecology and design, forest ecosystems, biometrics and measurements, timber building technology, business management and marketing, wood science and technology. The Faculty is a world leader in education and research for the conservation and sustainable management of forests and for the creation of innovative forest products that support a vibrant forest industry.

The Dean of Forestry shares in the overall leadership of the University along with colleagues on the Committee of Deans and members of the senior administration. The Faculty of Forestry includes 60 faculty members, a support staff of almost 90,500 undergraduate students and 260 graduate students.  The Faculty attracts more than $13 million in annual research funding and is housed in the spectacular Forest Sciences Centre on the UBC campus.  The Faculty also operates three Research Forests that cover a range of eight diverse biogeoclimatic subzones and three tenure systems.  Many faculty members are internationally recognized leaders in their fields.

For more information about UBC, visit www.ubc.ca. To learn more about the Faculty of Forestry, visit www.forestry.ubc.ca. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. The University encourages all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority

Skills:

The successful candidate will have a distinguished research record, proven leadership abilities, a demonstrated focus on excellence, and the capacity and vision to build on the momentum UBC has achieved in recent years.  A strategic and innovative leadership style and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.  The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Professor in an academic unit within the Faculty, and will report to the Provost and Vice-President Academic.

Apply By:2/17/2010

Contact:Barbara Morrison

Phone:604-685-0261

Mailing:

To explore this opportunity or submit nominations, please contact Barbara Morrison, Brent Cameron or Kyle Mitchell in our Vancouver office at 604-685-0261. Please submit your resume and related information online at www.rayberndtson.ca

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Categorized Under:

• Forestry
• Wildlife
• Fisheries

Organization:San Bernardino National Forest

Location:San Bernardino, California

Job Description:

Duties: The incumbent of this position serves as a Deputy District Ranger on the San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear Ranger District. The Deputy serves as an alter-ego to the District Ranger, and as such shares responsibility with the District Ranger for providing technical and administrative direction to all activities on the District, including supervision of District employees through intermediate supervisors. Represents the District Ranger in any transaction affecting the Ranger District with the same degree of authority to commit the District, but subject to post review by the District Ranger or the Forest Supervisor

As this position is being filled through an open/continuous announcement you can APPLY NOW at www.usajobs.opm.gov and click on Search Jobs then enter this announcement number ADS07-WOJOBS-0032G(which is open to permanent government employees).

NOTE: YOU MUST SPECIFY THE DUTY STATION, Big Bear City, CA WHEN YOU APPLY.

Job Location: Forest: San Bernardino National Forest District

Location: The Big Bear Ranger District Office is located in Fawnskin, California on Highway 38, approximately 38 miles northeast of San Bernardino, California. The town elevation is around 6700 feet. The population is approximately 7,000 with heavy influx of tourists in the summer and winter months. Average high temperatures in the summer range from the mid 70’s to low 80’s. Average night time winter temperatures are in the low 20’s. City/State/Zip:Fawnskin, CA 92333

Apply By:12/3/2009

Contact:Scott Tangenberg

Phone:909-382-2728

Email:stangenberg@fs.fed.us

Mailing:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact stangenberg@fs.fed.us.

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Categorized Under:

• Forestry
• Wildlife
• Fisheries

Organization:

Job Description:

Introductory Statement: This position serves as a Deputy District Ranger on a National Forest. The Deputy serves as an alter-ego to the District Ranger, and as such shares responsibility with the District Ranger for providing technical and administrative direction to all activities on the District, including supervision of District employees through intermediate supervisors. Represents the District Ranger in any transaction affecting the Ranger District with the same degree of authority to commit the District, but subject to post review by the District Ranger or the Forest Supervisor.

 

Program Planning and Management for District Programs and Projects 100%. As an alter-ego to the District Ranger, the incumbent assists in performing the following duties:

• Administers a complex Ranger District characterized by a number of significant multiple-use resource values in the areas of budget, human resources, administration, procurement, and resources.
• Participates with the District Ranger, the Forest Supervisor, and primary Forest and District staff in developing and organizing Forest and District policies and programs and other related concerns for management and protection of Forest resources. This participation may include attendance at forest-level leadership team meetings, leadership of interdisciplinary or special project teams, or rotations through vacant forest-level staff officer positions as needed.
• Develops, organizes, and implements functional long-range planning and short-range action plans. Revises program operations for consistency with strategies and program emphasis. Coordinates inter- and intra-agency resource management planning efforts.
• Implements and executes the Forest Land Management Plan by coordinating all work performed on the District. Directs the activities of subordinate programs to ensure Land Management Plan requirements and goals are accomplished. Oversees preparation of draft environmental impact statements and other environmental documents including identification of goals and plans of action.
• Monitors the intensive multiple use management activities of District employees, considering all federal, State, and local legislation. Develops and implements a program for monitoring the effects of ongoing and proposed management activities on natural resources to meet established standards. Ensures that monitoring is designed and implemented according to land-use planning documents and agency policy.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with local, county, and State representatives, civic groups, cooperators, permittees, general public, and industry. Promotes understanding and gains support for forest service program goals and objectives, policies, and regulations.
• Develops program management; plans budgets and manages information for identifying work force and organizational needs and district priorities. Ensures legality of expenditures.
• Provides leadership, allocates resources, and implements activities to accomplish multicultural organization direction and Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights requirements, goals, policies, and objectives. Supports and participates in the Work Environment Continuous Improvement Process. Ensures all communication, written, oral, visual, and signed, is non-discriminatory and sensitive to all employees and public. Creates a work environment which respects, appreciates, and accepts the contributions and perspectives of all employees.
• Ensures procurement duties are implemented in accordance with applicable law and regulation.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
Bargaining Unit Status: Not eligible.

Factor 1-4: Knowledge Required by the Position

1. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations;
2. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in the area studied;
3. Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization;
4. Knowledge and skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity;
5. Skill in conducting detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes; and
6. Interpersonal skills in presenting staffing recommendations and negotiating solutions to disputed recommendations.

Factor 2-4 Supervisory Controls

1. The supervisor and employee develop a mutually acceptable project plan which typically includes identification of the work to be done, the scope of the project, and deadlines for its completion. Within the parameters of the approved project plan, the employee is responsible for planning and organizing the study, estimating costs, coordinating with staff and line management personnel, and conducting all phases of the project. The employee informs the supervisor of potentially controversial findings, issues, or problems with widespread impact. Completed projects, evaluations, reports, or recommendations are reviewed by the supervisor for compatibility with organizational goals, guidelines, and effectiveness in achieving intended objectives.

Factor 3-4 Guidelines

1. Guidelines consist of general administrative policies and management and organizational theories which require considerable adaptation and/or interpretation for application to issues and problems studied. Administrative policies and precedent studies provide a basic outline of results desired, but do not go into detail as to the methods used to accomplish the project. Administrative guidelines usually cover program goals and objectives of the employing organization. Within the context of broad regulatory guidelines the employee may refine or develop more specific guidelines such as implementing regulations or methods.

Factor 4-4 Complexity

1. The work involves gathering information, identifying and analyzing issues, and developing recommendations to resolve substantive problems of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a program or program support setting. Work requires the application of qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques that frequently require modification to fit a wider range of variables.
2. Subjects and projects assigned at this level usually consist of issues, problems, or concepts that are not always susceptible to direct observation and analysis. Difficulty is encountered in measuring effectiveness and productivity due to variations in the nature of program management processes studied. Information about the subject is often conflicting or incomplete, cannot readily be obtained by direct means, or is otherwise difficult to document.
3. Characteristic is originality in refining existing work methods and techniques for application to the analysis of specific issues or resolution of problems. For example, the employee may revise methods for collecting data on workload, adopt new measures of productivity, or develop new approaches to related productivity measurements to a performance appraisal system.

Factor 5-4 Scope and Effect

1. Assesses the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of program operations and/or analyzes and resolves problems in the staffing, effectiveness and efficiency of administrative support and staff activities. Establishes criteria to measure and/or predict the attainment of program or organizational goals and objectives. Contributes to the improvement of productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency in program operations and/or administrative support activities at different echelons and/or geographical locations within the organization. Work affects the plans, goals, and effectiveness of missions and programs at these various echelons or locations. The work may affect the nature of administrative work done in components of other agencies.

Factor 6-3 Personal Contacts

1. Personal contacts are extensive and consist of contacts with the general public, representatives of city, county, State, and Federal governments, range permittees, special use permittees, mining operators, educators, contractors, loggers, logging companies, various civic and special interest groups, Tribal government, as well as with Forest staff, Regional Office and other operating units.

Factor 7-3 Purpose of Contacts

1. To explain Forest Service policies, objectives, rules, and regulations pertaining to the various activities; to coordinate conflicting demands of various individuals and organizations; and to put into effect a variety of Forest management practices. To enlist cooperation and support from various groups for Forest Service policies and objectives in proper management, protection, development, and utilization of National Forest resources.
2. The purpose of contacts is to influence managers or other officials to accept and implement findings and recommendations on organizational improvement or program effectiveness. May encounter resistance due to such issues as organizational conflict, competing objectives, or resource problems.

Factor 8-1 Physical Demands

1. Demands range from sedentary work seated in an office to the extreme range of physical exertion walking over rough or uneven rocky surfaces. Physical exertion may include bending, walking, climbing, riding horses or motorcycles, hiking on trails, and driving all-wheel vehicles over unimproved roads.

Factor 9-1 Work Environment

1. Routine office work is performed in a normal office setting. Work requires exposure to some risks involved in logging operations, firefighting, and walking or riding in isolated country, sometimes in adverse weather conditions. Safety precautions are required and the employee must wear protective equipment while making on-the-ground inspections. May require occasional travel.

Apply By:12/3/2009

Phone:707-562-8954

Email:pkrueger@fs.fed.us

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Categorized Under:

• Forestry
• Wildlife
• Fisheries

Organization:Gallatin National Forest

Location:Bozeman, Montana

Job Description:

The Gallatin National Forest is filling its Forest wildlife biologist position to work a permanent, full-time work schedule. This notification is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of the upcoming opportunity and to determine interest in the position.

The job will likely be filled using the wildlife biologist, GS-0486-12 Open Continuous Roster, Announcement Number ADS08-FSJobs-0043G.

Apply By:2/17/2010

Contact:Lisa Stoeffler

Phone:406-587-6705

Email:lstoeffler@fs.fed.us

Mailing:

Lisa Stoeffler
Ecosystem Staff Officer, Gallatin National Forest
P.O. Box 130
Bozeman, MT 59771

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Categorized Under:

• Forestry
• Wildlife
• Fisheries

Organization:Klamath National Forest, USDA Forest Service

Location:Fort Jones, California

Job Description:

Klamath National Forest will soon be filling this permanent full time position at the Salmon/Scott Ranger District with a duty station at Fort Jones, California. This notification is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of the upcoming opportunity. The attached outreach form should be returned by November 30, 2009. A list of qualified candidates will be requested on January 15, 2010. Please apply by midnight, PST on January 14, 2010. Applications can be made on http://www.usajobs.gov/ under announcement number ADS07-WOJOBS-0029G (Merit Promotion) and is open to current and former Federal employees and candidates under special hiring authorities until that time. Please be sure to list Fort Jones, CA as a location of interest. Following is information on the position, the Klamath National Forest, and the community.

About the position: The position serves as the District Ranger working for the Forest Supervisor as a key member of the Forest Leadership Team and is responsible for the management of the resources, goods and services of the Salmon River and Scott River Ranger Districts. The District Ranger carries out or supervises the programming, budgeting, planning and monitoring for all the areas of responsibility on the District. The District Ranger represents the Forest in working extensively with the public and with other agencies, tribes, private industry, and contractors regarding issues on the district. The District Ranger supervises a district staff of approximately 65 full time and up to 80 part-time employees in the summer including a Deputy Ranger. The employees are an energetic staff who are constantly developing creative ideas to get work accomplished.

The district has a diversity of programs including fisheries, wildlife, range, minerals, watershed, heritage, recreation, engineering, wilderness, timber and silviculture. The fuels program is aggressively implementing the National Fire Plan and has worked closely with local residents and communities.Wildfire suppression is a fact of life here with large scale fires being a common occurrence most years. The Salmon/Scott River Ranger District main office is located in Fort Jones, California, elevation 2740 feet. The Salmon/Scott River District and local area provide many unique and interesting qualities due to its rough country and remote locations and pristine environment. With a low populace and high quality beauty, it provides a rare work opportunity within Northern California. The District is bisected by the Salmon River on the south and the Scott River on the north, covers approximately 585,000 acres, and has three wilderness areas, the Trinity-Alps, Russian and Marble Mountain, within its boundaries. The country is beautiful, mountainous and rural. The Salmon/Scott Ranger District’s main office is in the community of Fort Jones which is a community of about 700 people and is located 20 miles south of Yreka, California which has a population of approximately 7000. Nestled in the rugged mountains of Northern California near the Oregon border, both Fort Jones and the Scott Valley boast a frontier charm. Visitors to the historic towns of Fort Jones and Etna experience the quiet rhythms of rural life and the friendly manner of country shop-keepers. Local folks are known for their plucky independence and entrepreneurial spirit. The valley has a warm sense of community. Most Scott River and Salmon River employees live in either Scott Valley or the Yreka area, both providing "full services". Scott Valley is a small, rural area dependent on agriculture and forest products. It encompasses several small communities, the largest being Etna and Fort Jones. The total population is about 5,000, much of which commutes to Yreka for work. Scott Valley is primarily served by Highway 3, connecting it to Yreka about 30 minutes away. Yreka High School serves the Yreka area. Etna High School serves the Scott Valley area. There are several elementary and middle schools within these areas. College of the Siskiyous, a two year community college, is located in Weed with a satellite campus in Yreka. Fairchild Medical Center is located in Yreka. There are several private doctor and dentist practices, including several specialties. There are also some family clinics in the area including Scott Valley Rural Health Clinic. Scott Valley offers a basic selection of automotive, motels, restaurants, banking, food and hardware stores and services. The Yreka area offers a fairly complete selection of shopping and service needs including a small shopping center on the south end of town. Additional choices and specialty stores are 1 to 1 1/2 hours away at Ashland, Medford and Redding. The airport in Medford is full service. The Yreka and Scott Valley areas have a variety of housing opportunities and several local real estate firms in the area. Housing costs vary depending on location, residence size, and property, averaging $150,000-$250,000 for a typical 3 bedroom home on a city parcel. Rental housing for a typical 3 bedroom home starts at about $1000/month. No government housing is available. There is limited public transportation, including County buses and private taxi. Year-round access is provided from Medford and Yreka via paved highway, Interstate 5 and State Highway 3. The climate is generally mild. Rainfall averages nearly 22 inches per year Summer temperatures range from 75 F TO 105 F with low humidities. Winter temperatures range from 15 F to 60 F. Temperatures below 15 F are very rare. Snowfall in the valley is normally light and of short duration. Outdoor recreation opportunities are abundant and include fishing, hunting, camping, boating, whitewater rafting, Nordic and Alpine skiing, golf, and just about any other outdoor activity imaginable.

Two ski parks, Mt. Ashland and Mt. Shasta, are each about 1 hour away. Several golf courses are within Siskiyou County and nearby counties. The coast and beaches are only 3 hours away.Trout, salmon and steelhead fishing are nearby. Duck and goose viewing and hunting occur in the nearby Klamath Basin and Tulelake Wildlife Refuge. Two large reservoirs, Shasta and Trinity Lakes, are about 1 hour away. Cultural events include Siskiyou Performing Arts in Yreka, the nationally acclaimed Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, OR and the Britt Festival in Jacksonville, OR. Crater Lake National Park, Oregon Caves National Monument and Lava Beds National Monument are about 1 1/2 hours away.

More information about the forest can be found on the Klamath National Forest website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath/ More information about Fort Jones/Scott Valley can be found at http://users.sisqtel.net/svcoc/ and about Yreka at http://www.yrekachamber.com/

 

Apply By:1/15/2010

Phone:530-841-4502

Email:pagrantham@fs.fed.us

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Categorized Under:

• Forestry
• Wildlife
• Fisheries

Organization:

Location:Washingtion, DC, Multiple States

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=EBPML.

For more information please visit: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=83591851

Skills:

Status eligibles - This announcement is open to current or former status federal employees and veterans eligible for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Also, disabled veterans with a 30% or more disability; persons with disabilities; and former Peace Corps and Vista Volunteers may be considered under special hiring authorities. The applicant must furnish the required proof or certification of eligibility if selected.

Apply By:11/20/2010

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Categorized Under:

• Forestry

Organization:McKinley & Lanier Forest Resources

Location:Northport, Alabama

Job Description:

Job Description: Management Forester

General Technical Forester Duties

• Perform all types of timber inventories for timber sales, appraisals, management plans, & contract services.
• Mark timber for selective harvests for various silvicultural objectives.
• Mark timber sale boundaries and streamside management zones.
• Collect GPS data for timber sale preparation, reforestation purposes, and contract services.
• Perform tree planting audits as part of supervisory process of planting operations.
• Perform seedling survival audits.
• Collection of other various field data related to preparation of timber sales, management plans, appraisals and general management contract services.
• Preparation of completed maps using ArcGis which may include import of GPS data files.
• Conduct prescribed burns for site preparation and understory control purposes.
• Navigate new and unexplored terrain, locals, etc. using basic county and topographic maps.
• Use of personal computers/laptop to manage data, work up inventories, prepare written documents of all types.

Specific software and operating systems will include: Windows XP operating system, all Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook & Power Point), Solo Field and ArcGis.

Additionally, will use electronic data recording devices in the field such as:

• Managerial Forester Duties
• Preparation of larger more complex documents & reports such as:Management Plans, Appraisals, Timber Conveyance Contracts, Tree Planting Contracts, Site Preparation Contracts, & General Service Agreements.
• Preparation and execution of client communications such as: proposals to new and existing customers, following up with meetings and tours with the customers when appropriate.
• Soliciting bids for services from silvicultural vendors for activities such as:tree planting, herbicide applications and mechanical site preparation.
• Management and supervision of the various silvicultural operations including: timber harvesting, tree planting, site preparation, etc.

Required Education:

B.S. degree in forestry required.

Required Experience:

Must have a minimum of two years experience in the practice of forestry.

Must be a registered forester in the State of Alabama or have satisfied the State’s two year experience requirement and then pass the State test within six months of employment.

Skills:

Specifically, applicant’s work experience must pertain to forest management activities such as: timber inventory (prism cruises primarily), reforestation and timber sales. The successful applicant will be expected to begin performing timber inventories immediately with no additional training in the mechanics of a prism cruise.

Must be able to immediately begin using Microsoft Office Products such as Word and Excel to prepare, use and exchange documents and spreadsheets.

Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

Apply By:12/31/2009

Phone:205-344-5139

Email:bruce@mlforestresources.com

Mailing:

McKinley & Lanier Forest Resources, Inc.
507 Energy Center Blvd., Suite 303
Northport, AL  35473

Posted By: Bruce Lanier

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Categorized Under:

• Forestry
• Wildlife

Organization:University of Florida

Location:Gainesville, Florida

Job Description:

This is a 12-month position with tenure accruing in the SFRC and a joint appointment in FRE. The assigned responsibilities will be 40% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and 60% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station). This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the two units. Duties include: (1) teaching two undergraduate classes each year, Natural Resource Economics (AEB 3450) and Natural Resources Policy and Administration (FNR 4660C); (2) teaching or team teaching one or two graduate classes in the candidate’s specialty; (3) chairing and serving on graduate committees in both units, supervising thesis and dissertation research, supervising undergraduate research, and publishing with his/her graduate students; (4) engaging in other scholarly activities related to instruction; and (5) establishing a well-funded, internationally recognized research program in natural resource economics and policy, with preferred emphasis on investigating economic, political, social, and ecological implications of natural resource policies and management alternatives at local to global levels. Example approaches could include market and non-market valuation, full-cost accounting and life cycle analyses. All IFAS faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the three functions of the Land Grant mission: Teaching, Research, and Extension.

Required Education:

An earned doctorate in natural resource economics, natural resource policy and administration, or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates should have at least one degree in a natural resources related field and have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.

Required Experience:

Postdoctoral experience is desirable.

Skills:

Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding. The ability and desire to work with interdisciplinary teams to incorporate political, social, economic, and ecological considerations in natural resources economic and policy analysis is required. International experience is highly desired. Appreciation and understanding of the integrated aspects of natural resources and enthusiasm for undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising are expected. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to the IFAS core values of excellence, diversity, global involvement, and accountability.

Salary:

Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Apply By:1/4/2010

Contact:Dr. Tim Martin

Phone:352-846-0866

Email:tamartin@ufl.edu

Mailing:

Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to:

Please refer to Requisition # 0803275
Dr. Tim Martin
Chair, Search and Screen Committee
School of Forest Resources and Conservation
University of Florida
Box 110410, 118 Newins-Ziegler Hall
Gainesville, FL 32611-0410

Telephone: 352-846-0866
Facsimile: 352-392-1707
Electronic Mail: tamartin@ufl.edu

Individuals wishing to apply should go online to https://jobs.ufl.edu and submit:

• General application


• Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above


• Resume

Unofficial transcripts showing receipt of the doctoral degree and names and contact information for four references should be sent to Dr. Tim Martin at the address above.

Posted By: KBrasher

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Categorized Under:

• Forestry

Organization:MSU - Department of Forestry

Location:Starkville, Mississippi

Job Description:

A graduate research assistantship (Masters Level) at Mississippi State University is available in forest soils. The project will involve examining the relationship of soil nutrients and soil organic matter in a mid-rotation loblolly pine plantation with varying levels of organic matter retention and is supported by the Weyerhaeuser NR Company. This project will offer a unique opportunity to compare 10-year treatment responses to baseline and 5-year measurement data.

 Responsibilities: Monthly field visits to sample soils, and assess above and below ground productivity, soil nutrients, and soil moisture. Laboratory work will include the assessment of soil nutrients, soil carbon, and advanced organic geochemical techniques to examine soil organic matter. In particular, using these procedures the student will determine the source (e.g. leaf, root, wood) and degradation state of soil organic matter. The student will be responsible for analyzing data, preparing technical reports, presenting results at national conferences, and developing at least one peer-reviewed publication. It is expected that the student will also be involved in other projects within the Forest Soils and Hydrology Lab and Forestry Department thereby providing them with a very broad range of experience and opportunities to collaborate.

 

Two years of funding are available for this position.

Required Education:

Students with a background in forestry, soil science,
or environmental science with strong analytical and chemistry-skills are encouraged to apply.

Salary:

The yearly stipend starts at $15,000 and is dependent on the students background.  Tuition and health insurance will be fully covered by this stipend.

Apply By:3/1/2010

Phone:662-325-7481

Email:jhatten@cfr.msstate.edu

Mailing:

Application: Please send
1) an official transcripts, GRE scores, and TOEFL/IELTS scores (international students),
2) CV,
3) contact information for 3 references, and
4) letter of application which describes your interest in the position, career goals, and your experience that is most relevant to this position.

Please send application materials to email above or:
Forest Soil and Hydrology Lab
Department of Forestry
Mississippi State University
MS State, MS 39762

Posted By: Jeff Hatten