Postdoctoral Scholar: Fire-Climate-Vegetation Interactions of the Great Basin

Postdoctoral Scholar: Fire-Climate-Vegetation Interactions of the Great Basin

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is recruiting for a Postdoctoral Fellow to carry out a research project that synthesizes existing knowledge regarding the intersection of fire, climate, and vegetation in the Great Basin. The Fellow will work with a diverse interdisciplinary team of leading scientists and administrators in the USDA Climate Hub Network, University of Nevada, Reno, and the USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS). The Fellow will also be expected to interact with land managers across the Great Basin to assess science needs and opportunities. This position is located on UNR Main Campus, reports to Dr. Peter Weisberg, and will be co-mentored with RMRS research scientists Dr. Alexandra Urza and Dr. Sarah Barga. Funding is currently available for a 2.5-year period.