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Open Rank - Assistant or Associate Research Professor

Job Description

Posting Number

PG192301EP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Open Rank - Assistant or Associate Research Professor

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate Upon Experience

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Some travel expected.

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources

About the Department

The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources has a wide variety of strengths in forestry and natural resources management, policy and economics, environmental science and technology, wildlife and conservation biology, tree improvement, silviculture, forest biotechnology, and international forestry. The Department has over 90 full time faculty and staff, and more than 750 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. Inclusiveness and diversity are integral to our mission and commitment to excellence in education, extension, and research. Faculty, staff, and students work together with business, industry, government, community groups, and non-government organizations to address a wide range of challenges facing our state and the world. These partnerships facilitate research and discovery, teaching and learning, and outreach and service. Additional information about the department can be found at http://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer.

The College of Natural Resources (CNR) at North Carolina State University is a world leader in the sustainable use of natural resources. The college’s comprehensive approach to teaching, research, and service encompass the many and varied ways in which people’s physical, economic, and social needs are met through the wise use of natural resources.

Essential Job Duties

The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources invites applications for a 12-month, professional track Assistant or Associate Research Professor. The primary responsibility is performing and reporting national assessments of forest ecosystem health. To accomplish this, the incumbent will serve as the technical coordinator, editor, and have collaborative decision-making responsibility on technical and research aspects in the production of national forest health assessments. 

The incumbent will prepare research proposals, work plans, and conduct research in landscape ecology, quantitative forest ecology, and applied statistics. The research will include extending existing theory, developing and applying appropriate analytical techniques, testing hypotheses, reporting results in a suitable venue, and implementing new findings in national assessments.

Other Responsibilities

Secondary responsibilities of the incumbent include technology transfer, graduate student advising, and teaching a professional or technical course to be agreed upon with the Department Head.

Minimum Education and Experience

  •  Ph.D. degree in forestry, natural resources, forest ecology, forest health or a related discipline.
  • Experience relevant to forest health or forest science.

Other Required Qualifications

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks successfully
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience in team-oriented research groups, both as a team leader and a team member
  • Demonstrated ability to publish research in scientific journals

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in spatial analyses in ArcGIS Desktop or ArcGIS Pro
  • The ability to apply various kinds of analyses to a variety of natural resource problems such as insect and disease distribution, fire, and land use
  • Experience in writing proposals for external funding and managing budgets
  • Training or experience in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

No

Commercial Driver's License required

No

Job Open Date

12/21/2022

Anticipated Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

In addition, the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources is committed to building a just and inclusive academic community. Candidates should include a statement that describes how their experiences and plans for the position will shape their departmental responsibilities regarding advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion if hired for this position. Please upload as Other Document (1).

Position Number

00062362

Position Type

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.00

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?

No

Department ID

150401 - For & Envir Res Acad Research

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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