Deadline: Fri, 09/27/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Colorado State University Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Colorado Location Detail: Fort Collins, CO Job Description: Description of Work Unit Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. The Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State University is interdisciplinary with programs of emphasis in forestry, fire science, fire management, natural resource policy/planning, rangeland ecology, and restoration ecology. The Department’s faculty and staff support the Warner College of Natural Resources (WCNR) and the University in fulfilling the Land Grant Mission in these programmatic areas. The Department offers undergraduate majors in Forestry, Rangeland Ecology, and Natural Resources Management in addition to Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, and a Master’s in Natural Resource Stewardship degree. The Warner College is home to five academic departments and several centers and institutes such as the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute, the WESTFIRE Research Center, the Colorado State Forest Service, Natural Resource Ecology Lab, the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands and the Colorado Natural Heritage Program. These programs, institutes, and centers provide a foundation for research, education and outreach in this field. Linkages across departments and colleges, and with federal and state land managers and research centers, form a broader interdisciplinary foundation for increased impact. Position Summary The Baral Forest Economics Lab within the Department of Forest & Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State University is hiring a postdoctoral researcher to lead research projects focused on wood products trade and carbon program impacts on the forest product industry or the economic efficiency of forest fuel treatment activities. The post-doc will work in close coordination with, and as part of, the Baral Forest Economics Lab but will also collaborate with a team of researchers within and external to CSU. The post-doc will be tasked with taking a largely independent role in data collection, manipulation, analysis, development of econometric models, engagement with key partners, and publication of peer-reviewed journal articles and white papers. The incumbent may have the opportunity to collaborate or lead grant-writing to secure future funding and will likely take on teaching undergraduate courses, such as Economics of the Forest Environment. This position is located in Fort Collins, and the incumbent is expected to work in-person in Fort Collins, though part-time telework may be optional. Essential Duties Project Development, Implementation, and Science Dissemination Design research projects and develop project management strategies. Collect, manage, and utilize datasets for projects. Develop peer-reviewed publications and reports. Disseminate project results at academic and non-academic meetings. Prepare and deliver written products and oral presentations to policy-makers, community-based organizations, and other key stakeholders. Help to supervise other research assistants. Teaching and Mentorship Assist or lead in-class instruction. Provide advising to undergraduates and graduate students working in forest economics. Qualifications: Required PhD in Forestry, Economics, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Natural Resources or a closely related field. Expertise in forest economics. Training in econometric modeling and analysis. Experience teaching or mentoring undergraduate students. Evidence of peer-reviewed publication. Programming experience, such as R, for data processing and economic analysis. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US by the employment start date. The department will not sponsor a visa. Preferred Evidence of expertise or experience in the forest carbon market in the US. Evidence of experience in collaborating, motivating and encouraging staff to perform at a high level. Knowledge of US forest management policies. Evidence of professional oral communication to diverse audiences. Experience with grant writing. Experience teaching forest economics courses at the undergraduate or graduate level. Strong work ethic and attention to detail. Experience with project management. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as evidenced by professional activities. Miscellaneous: Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) How to Apply: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than August 5th, 2024 for full consideration. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of: Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot. Resume References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
