[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in wetland restoration/creation
A fully funded PhD position is available for a qualified individual to work on a forested wetland creation project. The goal of the project is to develop techniques to restore both wetland trees and understory plants on post-limestone mining sites in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The research will encompass both field and greenhouse components. The student will also TA a senior level Wetland Ecology course during the fall semesters in years 2-4. Michigan Tech is located in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula, on the south shore of Lake Superior, surrounded by abundant forests, wetlands and streams. The area provides a unique setting where natural beauty, outdoor recreation, culture, education, and a diversity of residents from around the world come together to share a superb living and learning experience. Consideration of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Start date is flexible but could start as early as this May. Please send a cover letter that states your research interests, curriculum vitae, any other relevant materials, and provide the names and contact information for three references to Rod Chimner (rchim...@mtu.edu). -- Professor of Wetland Ecology School of Forest Resources and Env. Science Michigan Tech University 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, MI 49931 Phone: (906) 487-1464
[ECOLOG-L] Position Available: Dean of the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
Michigan Technological University invites inquiries, applications, and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science. The Dean of the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (SFRES) provides leadership in shaping the vision for the future role of the SFRES within the University, the state of Michigan, higher education, and society at large. Founded in 1885, Michigan Tech is a leading public research institution, home to more than 7,000 students from 60 countries around the world. With more than $72.5 million in total research expenditures and 19 research centers and institutes, the University fosters a world-class and diverse faculty, staff, and student population. SFRES offers nationally recognized programs in forestry, wildlife ecology and management, natural resources and applied ecology, biotechnology and molecular genetics, forest biomaterials, and geospatial sciences and technology. Our national and international research programs are awarded over $4 million annually. For more information about the position, including application information, please visit mtu.edu/dean-sfres. Michigan Technological University is an EOE, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
[ECOLOG-L] MS student needed for peatland fire reconstruction project
A Masters position is available for a qualified individual to work on a collaborative project with Michigan Technological University, Ottawa National Forest, The Nature Conservancy, and Wisconsin DNR. The project’s goal is to quantify successional pathways and fire frequency in wetlands in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The student will work closely with both PI’s (Rod Chimner and Evan Kane at Michigan Tech) and other collaborators. Strong soils and paleoecological skills are a plus. The student will also TA a senior level Wetland Ecology course during the fall semesters. Michigan Tech is located in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula, on the south shore of Lake Superior, surrounded by abundant forests, wetlands, and streams. The area provides a unique setting where natural beauty, outdoor recreation, culture, education, and a diversity of residents from around the world come together to share a superb living and learning experience. Consideration of applications begins immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Start date is flexible. Please send a cover letter that states your research interests, your curriculum vitae, and any other relevant materials, and provide the names and contact information for three references, by email to Rod Chimner (rchim...@mtu.edu) -- Professor of Wetland Ecology School of Forest Resources and Env. Science Michigan Tech University 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, MI 49931 Phone: (906) 487-1464
[ECOLOG-L] Tenure Track Position in Ecohydrology
*Assistant/Associate Professor of Ecohydrology* *School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science* *Michigan Technological University* *Appointment Terms* This is a nine month, tenure track position at the assistant or associate professor level with the appointment to begin in August 2017. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. *Responsibilities* *Research*: We are seeking an outstanding candidate who is excited about working in an interdisciplinary setting and will complement existing faculty research interests and strengths. Development of a nationally recognized, externally funded research program related to the hydrology of forested landscapes and involving Masters and Doctoral students is expected. Research areas could include forest, wetland and/or watershed hydrology, integrated watershed science, restoration of hydrologic systems, empirical modeling, water quality, hydroclimatology, ecohydrology, biometeorology, and ecological climatology. *Teaching*: Responsibilities will involve undergraduate and graduate courses. Undergraduate teaching includes a course in Forest Hydrology required by the degree programs in Applied Ecology and Environmental Science, Wildlife Ecology and Management, and the Society of American Foresters’ accredited Forestry programs. There will also be potential to develop a field-based class in hydrology at our research forest. Graduate teaching will include development of a course in the candidate’s area of expertise that will contribute to the School’s fast-growing graduate programs in Forestry, Forest Ecology and Management, Applied Ecology, Forest Science, and Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology. *Institution*: The successful candidate will contribute to the School’s vision as a premier, national center of excellence in natural resources and environmental science education, research and outreach. This opportunity is part of a continuing effort at Michigan Tech to enhance and broaden its existing strength and interdisciplinary expertise in water through a strategic faculty hiring initiative. We have added several new faculty and expanded collaborative opportunities through this initiative over the last four years. Opportunities also exist for collaborations with organizations such as the USDA Northern Research Station’s Climate, Fire and Carbon Cycle Science research unit (www.nrs.fs.fed.us/units/climate/)), Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/niacs/), the Ecosystem Science Center (ecosystem.mtu.edu), the Great Lakes Research Center (www.greatlakes.mtu.edu), Michigan Tech Research Institute ( www.MTRI.org), and the Sustainable Futures Institute (www.sfi.mtu.edu). *Environment* Michigan Tech’s School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science is one of the most productive forest research programs in the country. We currently employ 45 tenure-track and non-tenure track faculty and research staff, and enroll approximately 150 undergraduate and 85 graduate students. The School is particularly well known for its excellence in the fields of forestry, applied ecology, forest molecular genetics, and wildlife ecology and management. Established in 1885, Michigan Tech is a nationally recognized research University, enrolls over 7,000 students and is a leader in science and engineering education. Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in STEM. Michigan Tech is located in Houghton Michigan, in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula, on the south shore of Lake Superior, surrounded by abundant forests, wetlands and streams. The area provides a unique setting where natural beauty, outdoor recreation, culture, education, and a diversity of residents from around the world come together to share a superb living and learning experience. *Qualifications* Ph.D. required at time of appointment. A relevant natural science degree; demonstrated expertise in forest, wetland, or water resources; and post-doctoral research and extramural grant writing experience are strongly desired. We are seeking a diverse pool of applicants for this position. *Application Procedure* Apply on line at http://www.jobs.mtu.edu/postings/4792 with a curriculum vita, copies of transcripts; names of three references (with telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses); a one-page statement of research interests and experience in securing extramural support; and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, as well as selected reprints. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Rodney Chimner at rchim...@mtu.edu. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2016 and will continue until an appropriate candidate is chosen.
[ECOLOG-L] strategic faculty hiring initiative in water
Michigan Technological University is pleased to announce a strategic faculty hiring initiative (SFHI) for up to seven faculty to build upon existing expertise in water at the University. This team of faculty will define and address compelling issues in the natural, engineering, and socioeconomic aspects of water. We are interested in faculty who can contribute to research and teaching on sustainable water systems of global significance. For more information please go to the hiring web page http://www.mtu.edu/sfhi/water/.
[ECOLOG-L] 2 grad positions in peatland ecology
Two graduate positions are available for qualified individuals to study peatland ecology at Michigan Technological University (http://forest.mtu.edu/faculty/chimner/wetlandlab/home.htm) and the US Forest Service Northern Research Station. The first position is seeking a PhD student to work on questions related to global-scale peatland ecosystem change. The exact research topic is open but could include feedbacks between anthropogenic change in peatlands, peatland greenhouse gas emissions, fire, and climate change. Peatland ecosystems are under threat from land use change, increased fire frequency, climate-driven changes in hydrologic regimes and a suite of other factors. Understanding the magnitude and consequences of these aspects of human-accelerated environmental change are critical to our ability to conserve peatland ecosystems, determine feedbacks to the climate system, and respond to climate change. Our group has expertise in boreal, temperate and tropical peatlan! d ecosystem research, including Alaska, Colorado, Minnesota, the Andes and Asia, and seeks applicants who are excited about the opportunity to work across boundaries, think about big questions, and contribute to an integrated understanding of peatland ecosystems across the globe. The second position is seeking a MS student to work on quantifying C storage and organic soil physical and chemical characteristics across a range of forested peatland types in the western Great Lakes region. This project will develop new field techniques for Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) organic soil sampling. Extensive field work collecting peatland soils will be required. Michigan Tech is located in the snowbelt (>200” annual snowfall) of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula on the South Shore of Lake Superior. The region is dominated by vast areas of lakes, forests and wetlands. Michigan Tech is in the small town of Houghton, which was rated as one of the top 10 U.S. adrenaline outposts by National Geographic Adventure Magazine http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/0107/trips_5.html and boasts excellent skiing, hiking, kayaking and mtn. biking. Michigan Tech's School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science doctoral program has been recently ranked fourth in the nation by Academic Analytics http://www.admin.mtu.edu/urel/news/media_relations/526/). Consideration of applications begins immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Start date is flexible. Please send a cover letter that states your research interests, your curriculum vitae, and any other relevant materials, and provide the names and contact information for three references, by email to Rod Chimner (rchim...@mtu.edu).
[ECOLOG-L] Two Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Tree Physiology and Remote Sensing/Spatial Analysis in Natural Resources
Two Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Tree Physiology and Remote Sensing/Spatial Analysis in Natural Resources School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Michigan Technological University Appointment Terms: Two nine-month, tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level are available with appointments to begin as early as August 2009. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position 1: Tree Physiology Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in plant physiology, ecophysiology, forestry, or related area required at time of appointment. Specific areas of expertise are flexible, but experience in climate change, tree genetics, or urban forestry, and a demonstrated history of successful collaboration across disciplines are desirable. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Responsibilities: Appointment includes teaching (54 percent), research (36 percent), and service (10 percent). The successful candidate will teach at least one undergraduate course (tree physiology), and a graduate-level course in their area of interest. Development of an externally funded research program involving Masters and Doctoral students is expected. Experience and interest in participating with collaborative research teams as well as international experience are beneficial. Position 2: Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis in Natural Resources Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in natural resources, forest science, environmental science, geography or related area with an emphasis in remote sensing and spatial analysis. Specific areas of expertise are flexible, but experience in remote sensing (particularly in the fields of LIDAR, RADAR and hyperspectral imagery), digital image processing, spatial statistics and analysis related to natural resource management issues, plus a demonstrated history of successful collaboration across disciplines, are desirable. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Responsibilities: Appointment includes teaching (54 percent), research (36 percent), and service (10 percent). The successful candidate will teach one upper-level undergraduate course in environmental remote sensing, a graduate-level course in digital image processing with a remote sensing perspective and a graduate-level course in their area of interest. Development of an externally funded research program involving undergraduates, Masters and Doctoral students is expected. Experience and interest in participating with collaborative research teams, as well as international experience, are beneficial. We are seeking outstanding candidates who will complement current faculty interests, participate in the development and expansion of the geospatial curricula as it relates to natural resource management, and develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program. Environment: The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (SFRES) is nationally and internationally recognized for its outstanding programs in education and research. We have excellent undergraduate degree-granting programs in Forestry, Wildlife Ecology and Management, and Applied Ecology and Environmental Science, and graduate programs in Forestry (MS and MF), Forest Ecology and Management (MS), Applied Ecology (MS), Forest Science (Ph.D.), Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology (MS and Ph.D.). The School hosts the Ecosystem Science Center (www.ecosystem.mtu.edu) and the Biotechnology Research Center (www.biotech.mtu.edu). These centers encompass a large number of faculty members within and outside the School with diverse research programs including genomics, biotechnology, molecular genetics, molecular ecology, plant physiology, animal ecology, and forest ecology and management. Strong collaboration also exists between the School and the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station and its USFS Climate, Fire and Carbon Cycle Science research unit located adjacent to SFRES. An active research program is maintained with the SFRES placing first among U.S. forestry universities in number of citations per faculty member (as cited by an article in the Journal of Forestry), and first in Ph.D. Forestry Programs (as ranked by Academic Analytics). The School is located in a 93,000-square-foot teaching and research facility, and has state-of-the-science laboratory equipment including advanced capabilities in molecular biology. A 4,500-acre Research Forest is managed by the School and is available for research and teaching. SFRES is also home to the largest Peace Corps Master's International Program in the U.S. We are a high-quality, strongly focused public science and engineering university that enrolls over seven thousand students. Michigan Tech is located in Michigan’s rural Upper Peninsula that is replete with lakes, wetlands, and forests, and boasts exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities. More infor
