The Pacific Southwest (PSW) Research Station of the US Forest Service is recruiting two postdoctoral Research Ecologists to work at the GS-11/12 level with the PSW North Zone Research Team. The scientists will be members of the Biodiversity and Ecosystems (B&E) Research Area, located in Placerville, CA. The candidates will co-lead a variety of interrelated projects associated with characterizing landscape dynamics across the western US and applying knowledge gained to established decision support models to develop climate-informed strategic management solutions. The positions are well suited for those who have expertise in forest landscape modeling, fire ecology, landscape ecology, carbon dynamics, climate effects, and decision support. The position will be co-mentored by Drs. Nick Povak and Pat Manley. Remote work options may be available depending on the candidate.
