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Work type:Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
Department: Forestry 10002360
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:PR/Media/Graphics/Comm/Fund Raising, Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

The Department of Forestry at Michigan State University is seeking an outstanding Research Associate (Postdoctoral Researcher) to lead the extension and outreach components of a USDA Forest Service funded project.  The goal of the research is to understand the impacts of management alternatives (forest and deer) and potential changes in climate on the sustainability and resilience of multiple forest values (wood, wildlife, carbon) across the northern hardwood forest biome now and into the future. Interrelationships will be developed from long-term field experiment and inventory data from the US and Canada, then used to calibrate existing and novel modeling tools to develop projections.

Duties for the successful applicant will include developing and managing multi-media extension/outreach materials for the general public and resource managers (e.g. tools for managers, extension bulletins, web and print graphics, fact sheets, and press releases via web, social media, traditional media) developing, organizing, and leading workshops and trainings, facilitating interactions between researchers and managers, and authorship of research articles.

The position will begin as a one‐year appointment with extensions possible for up to three years (given current project funding).

The position will be based at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI, USA.

Desired start date is March 1 - May 1, 2024.  Questions about the position or the project should be directed to Dr. Mike Walters at mwalters@msu.edu and/or Dr. Christel Kern at christel.c.kern@usda.gov

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Doctorate -Natural Resources or related field

The successful candidate will have an earned PhD in Natural Resources or closely field and experience/skills with writing and verbal communication.

Documented ability to bring projects to completion including effective independent and collaborative work with researchers, managers and/or the general public, as evidenced by products such as participation in/authorship of:  articles, workshops/conferences, extension bulletins, web-based outreach, and applied research publications. A strong interest in disseminating scientific research results to broad audiences and fostering the application of research solutions to management problems.

Upload the following required documents:

1) a letter of interest detailing qualifications for the position and research interests,

2) curriculum vitae,

3) a writing sample (preferably a journal article or dissertation chapter), and

4) a list of three professional references with contact information (institution, email address, phone number).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

11/27/2023

FOR.MSU.EDU

At MSU Forestry, our mission is to generate and translate knowledge of trees, forests and associated natural and human systems to advance sustainable solutions for people and ecosystems. We create the future of sustainable forestry through innovative research, learning and outreach. We agree with and support University initiatives that are designed to create a welcoming, safe and inclusive collegiate community. We value the uniqueness that every person adds. Faculty and staff are committed to fostering open dialogue and supportive communication. MSU is committed to providing a work environment that supports employees work and personal life and offers employment assistance to the spouse or partner of candidates for faculty and academic staff positions.

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised:Oct 27, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Oct 27, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time