Address
Form of work
SalaryPosition Location
Fort Collins, CO
Work Location
Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position
Yes
Posting Number
202400286AP
Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Postdoctoral Fellows
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
40
Proposed Annual Salary Range
$62,000 - 66,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
03/25/2024
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
The Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship (FRS) at Colorado State University is an interdisciplinary academic program uniquely poised to advance education, research, and outreach in Forest and rangeland ecosystems. Existing programs of emphasis in the department include Forest and rangeland ecology, natural resource management, fire science, vegetation measurement and biometry, policy and planning, and restoration ecology. As a part of Colorado State University, FRS is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.
The Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship (FRS) at Colorado State University is an interdisciplinary academic program uniquely poised to advance education, research, and outreach in Forest and rangeland ecosystems. Existing programs of emphasis in the department include Forest and rangeland ecology, natural resource management, fire science, vegetation measurement and biometry, policy and planning, and restoration ecology. As a part of Colorado State University, FRS is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.
Position Summary
The Postdoctoral Researcher will work on a Joint Fire Science Program-funded project to develop geospatial products to quantify forest structure and fuel conditions in the upper Rio Grande watershed in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. The data products will be developed by training satellite synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data and multispectral imagery with measurements of forest structure and fuel conditions derived from field plot data and from airborne lidar. The Postdoctoral Researcher will integrate diverse geospatial datasets, use statistical modelling (including machine learning) approaches, and lead the development and publication of manuscripts. The Postdoctoral Researcher will work primarily with the Project Lead at Colorado State University, and will also collaborate with the broader project team that includes researchers from the University of New Mexico and the US Forest Service, and a PhD student at Colorado State University.
Required Job Qualifications
- A PhD in ecology, remote sensing, earth science, environmental science, geography, computer science, data science, or a related field by the desired start date or within a reasonable time frame after the desired start date (awaiting conferral okay with a degree completion certificate)
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Experience with remote sensing
- Experience developing code in Google Earth Engine, R, or Python
- Experience with or interest in analysis of airborne lidar data, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), satellite multispectral data, and/or machine learning models
- Evidence of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in fire science, forest science, or southwestern US coniferous forest science
- Interest in developing science to support management
- Interest in working collaboratively within a research team
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category
Research
Duty/Responsibility
- Designing and applying statistical models to train satellite remote sensing data with field plot and airborne lidar-based training data to develop data products characterizing forest structure and fuel conditions in northern New Mexico / southern Colorado
- Writing and publishing manuscripts on the development of new data products characterizing forest structure and fuel conditions
- Developing code in Google Earth Engine that will allow for updating data products with new imagery
Percentage Of Time
80
Job Duty Category
Project management
Duty/Responsibility
- Set up timelines to deliver data products, code, and manuscripts by deadlines
- Adjust analysis as needed to meet management and project needs
- Coordinate with team members
Percentage Of Time
5
Job Duty Category
Outreach
Duty/Responsibility
- Participating in collaborative meetings with forest managers and key members of the non-profit community in northern New Mexico and leading and/or contributing to leading a training session
Percentage Of Time
10
Job Duty Category
Mentoring
Duty/Responsibility
- Mentoring graduate students and promoting a collaborative and productive research environment
Percentage Of Time
5
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than March 25, 2024 for full consideration. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
- Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.
- Resume
- References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact
Emily Francis, Emily.Francis@colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
