Deadline: Wed, 07/31/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: US Forest Service Job Field: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Other Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Regional/Multiple Location Detail: Remote Job Description: USFS Office/Lab and Location: A fellowship opportunity is available with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) within the Pacific Northwest Research Station (PNWRS). At the heart of the U.S. Forest Service's mission is their purpose. Everything they do is intended to help sustain forests and grasslands for present and future generations. Why? Because their stewardship work supports nature in sustaining life. This is the purpose that drives the agency’s mission and motivates their work across the agency. It’s been there from the agency’s very beginning, and it still drives them. To advance the mission and serve their purpose, the U.S. Forest Service balances the short and long-term needs of people and nature by: working in collaboration with communities and our partners; providing access to resources and experiences that promote economic, ecological, and social vitality; connecting people to the land and one another; and delivering world-class science, technology and land management. Research Project: Under the guidance of the mentor, the Fellow will contribute their skills in statistics, economics, or social science to research that improves our approaches to monitoring recreation use and describing the economic implications of recreation for people and communities. Research efforts will focus primarily on the Forest Service National Visitor Use Monitoring Program and associated data but will also include community science and digital mobility data gathered through novel approaches. The Fellow will support research by organizing and cleaning primary and secondary datasets, conducting data analysis, writing and implementing statistical software code to test alternative sampling scenarios, developing data summaries, and contributing to reporting. Learning Objectives The fellow will collaborate with US Forest Service scientists and managers as well as university researchers. The participant will not only build their analytical and research skills, but also gain experience working on actionable research that addresses a natural resource management need. Mentor: The mentor for this opportunity is Eric White (eric.m.white@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor. Qualifications: Currently enrolled graduate student or a recent graduate (within 5 years) from a Master’s or PhD program at a U.S. college or university in a STEM field. See ORISE information on specific requirements. Preferred skills: At least 2 years experience programming in a statistical software package, such as R, SPSS, or SAS, in an academic or professional setting. Demonstrated success working with large and varied sources of data. Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and work independently. Excellent organizational, teamwork, and communication skills. Interest in outdoor recreation or economics. Experience using SAS statistical software. Miscellaneous: Dates and Time: Starting date is preferably August 2024, but this is flexible. The fellow will participate between 20 and 40 hours per week depending on candidate’s availability. The fellowship will last at least 8 months, depending on stipend amount and hours of participation per week. Supervisors and mentors: Dr. Eric White (eric.m.white@usda.gov), Research Social Scientist, PNW Research Station Dr. Sarah Cline (sarah.cline@usda.gov), Program Manager, Recreation, Heritage, and Volunteer Resources. Location: Remote, although office space may be available in select locations, if desired. Salary: $25-$35/hour. This opportunity is part of the graduate or recent graduate fellowship program of the U.S. Department of Energy ORISE program: https://orise.orau.gov/stem/internships-fellowships-research-opportunities/index.html. How to Apply: To Apply: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-USFS-PNWRS-2024-0178
