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Colorado State University Fire Scientist Post Doc - Fort Collins, Colorado in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posting Detail Information
Working TitleFire Scientist Post Doc - Fort Collins, Colorado
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional PositionYes
Posting Number202400056AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification TitlePostdoctoral Fellows
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week40
Proposed Annual Salary Range$76,000 – $83,000
Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on02/12/2024
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 Fire Ecology Lab is within the Department of Forest & Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State. This position will work closely with the Rocky Mountain Research Station in Fort Collins, CO. And this is part of a larger project funded by the Washington Office of the Forest Service.
Position Summary
The Fire Ecology Lab is within the Department of Forest & Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State University is hiring for a Fire Scientist Post Doc position to be located in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The primary objective of the planned research is to improve our understanding of the conditions under which fuel treatments produce desired socioecological outcomes when encountered by wildfire. To achieve this objective, we will develop and refine a core, scalable methodology that leverages existing spatial datasets on landscape characteristics, fire characteristics, and treatment characteristics. Specifically focusing on case studies of the Southern Rockies. The Post-doc is expected to contribute to collaborative projects and to the publication of peer-reviewed journal papers and non-technical products for diverse audiences on wildfire treatment outcomes.
This Post doc position is specifically tasked with contributing geospatial technical and analytical skills towards developing and customizing treatment layers and wildfire remotely sensed data in Colorado and the Interior West. The incumbent will be responsible for spatial data productionand analysis using remote sensing and field-based technologies ( GPS ), spatial data management, spatial analysis to support science and planning initiatives, and written and oral communication of spatial data and results of spatial analyses to diverse audiences.
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.
Required Job Qualifications
Completed Ph.D. in forestry, ecology, natural resources, wildland fire science, geography, or a related field of study.
Experience producing, managing, analyzing, modeling, and communicating geospatial data within the ESRI GIS software.
Evidence of experience in big dataset, spatial statistics, and coding (R, python, etc)
Evidence of peer reviewed publications
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Programming experience, such as Python and/or R, for spatial data processing and analysis.
Experience automating spatial analysis workflows with remote sensing, multiple data types (spreadsheets, databases, raster and vector spatial data), big data, or spatial analysis across multiple software platforms.
Evidence of expertise in fire behavior and/or fire management in the western US
Evidence of expertise or experience using geospatial data analytics and products
Evidence of experience in collaborating, motivating and encouraging staff to perform at a high level
Evidence of professional oral communication to diverse audiences
Evidence of personal or professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity outcomes.
Experience with fire behavior modeling programs (e.g., FlamMap, FSIM , etc).
Evidence of supervision of others in collaborative project settings
Knowledge of western US forest and fire ecology, wildfire management, and/or wildfire experience.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Job Duty CategoryApplied Research and Science dissemination
Duty/Responsibility
Contribute to developing, managing, and utilizing spatial database systems for projects
Contribute to the production, communication, and publication or dissemination of high-quality science-based products for use by managers and/or collaborative forestry groups
Prepare and deliver written products and oral presentations to policy-makers, program directors and program managers in federal, state, and local governmental, Tribal, non-governmental and community-based organizations involved in decision-making pertaining to forest management.
Prepare and deliver written products and oral presentations to scientists and technical analysts involved in research, development and applications pertaining to treatment effectiveness.
Develop methods for, conduct and report on periodic assessments of the effectiveness and work with others to understand the impacts of planning and decision-making systems and processes for prioritizing, planning, and tracking accomplishments and outcomes for forest wildfire management actions.
Percentage Of Time70
Job Duty CategoryCoordination and Extension
Duty/Responsibility
Co-organize, convene and facilitate internal discussions about analyses of treatment effectiveness at various spatial scales.
Develop and implement strategies to engage external partners in the questions or concerns that analyses and the geodatabase can help answer.
Establish and sustain outreach and communication mechanisms with multi-stakeholder collaborative groups taking collective action to address forest wildfire issues.
Contribute to a workplace culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and collegiality
Provide mentorship to graduate student and co-supervise RAII
Percentage Of Time30
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than February 12, 2024, for full consideration. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. 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.
Transcripts (for each degree earned that is listed under qualifications) uploaded in the ‘Official Transcripts’ or ‘Unofficial Transcripts’ slot.
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.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License - Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
Search ContactCamille Stevens-Rumann (c.stevens-rumann@colostate.edu)
EEO Statement
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References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested3
Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Official Transcripts