Research Scientist – Outreach

Research Scientist – Outreach. The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Tech University (http://forest.mtu.edu) is seeking a highly motivated individual for a full-time outreach position in conjunction with the Northern Institute of Applied Carbon Science (NIACS). This Institute is a partnership with USDA Forest Service - Northern Research Station, Michigan Tech, the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc. (NCASI), and is dedicated to developing and delivering information needed to sustainably manage carbon in northern forest ecosystems, including carbon sequestration, renewable energy production and other benefits.

The candidate is required to have either a Masters degree in forestry, forestry ecology/management, environmental science/policy, technology transfer or related fields, with an emphasis on forest carbon management; or a Bachelors degree and two years’ experience in forestry research technology transfer, forest carbon management, bio-energy economic analyses, forest economics or related fields, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities were acquired. The preferred candidate will have experience in some or all of the following: translating research products into non-technical language; publication design and layout experience; experience with web page design, publication software and GIS analysis software. This position is funded through Michigan Tech, which is located on the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula on the south shore of Lake Superior. Extensive outdoor recreational opportunities abound in the area, http://www.keweenaw.info/home.aspx. Salary is commensurate with experience. The duration of the position is a minimum of two years, with continuation dependent upon external funding.

Applicants should review the complete job description at http://www.admin.mtu.edu/hro/postings/rschsci230sfresapril2006.pdf. Send a completed MTU employment application (available at http://www.admin.mtu.edu/hro/forms/application043003.pdf), a cover letter addressing the qualifications above, your resume, together with the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to Becky Christianson, Human Resources Department, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.