[IUFRO RG 7.03 FORENT] Post Doc Scholar position in La Grande, OR with USFS PNW Research and Oregon State University

Hello FORENT, Early Alert: Post Doctoral Scholar Position. Oregon State University, College of Forestry, Department of Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management and the Pacific Northwest Research Station will be filling the position of postdoctoral scholar with experience in entomology and ecology. Desired start date June 1, 2012. This position will be located in the Forestry and Range Sciences Laboratory in La Grande, Oregon. The incumbent will participate responsibly with research scientists to carry out most phases of complex/multi disciplinary research projects concerning the ecology of native and exotic insects in northwest conifer and hardwood forests (balsam woolly adelgid), fire and bark beetle mortality of conifers, as well as bio-control of invasive plant species. Desired skills include quantitative data analysis and writing. Successful candidates will assume full technical and operational responsibility for project installations, data collection, data entry, analysis, and writing for multiple studies. The work will require extensive travel throughout OR, ID, MT, UT, WA, and CA during the field season from June through October. The work also requires regular and recurring physical exertion requiring walking on rough terrain, climbing steep banks, and traversing ditches and furrows. The duration of the activity contributes to the arduous nature of the job. Temperatures may range from very hot and dry to cool and extremely wet. Rain, snow, wind, or dust may be encountered. Work requires the use of safety equipment such as boots, gloves, goggles, and hardhats. Employee must exercise safe work practices. ABOUT LA GRANDE: Magnificent scenery, wildlife and waterfowl, historic sites, and outdoor adventure await you in La Grande. Nestled between the Wallowa Mountains and the Blue Mountains, La Grande is located off of I-84 in the Grande Ronde Valley. As Union County's county seat, La Grande is a bustling and vibrant small town community. Un-crowded camping, hiking, backpacking and nordic and alpine skiing are all available for visitors. La Grande is close to the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. This national forest is over 2 million acres in size and includes all or parts of the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Hells Canyon, Monument Rock and North Fork John Day wilderness areas. There are 60 campgrounds, and more than 1,700 miles of trails. There are also opportunities for snowmobiling, mountain biking, camping, picnicking, swimming, boating and water skiing in the mountains, trails and lakes in the national forest. Fishermen can try catching some of the 13 species of fish, including trout, steelhead and salmon, in the many rivers and lakes. Or, try some hair-raising white water rafting on the Grande Ronde River. Downtown La Grande has a pedestrian friendly shopping district. The tree lined streets enhance examples of turn of the century architecture. Eastern Oregon State University is just a ten minute walk from the shopping district. Contact: Rob Progar Forest Science Lab 1401 Gekeker Ln. LaGrande, Oregon 97850 rprogar@fs.fed.us<mailto:rprogar@fs.fed.us> 541.962.6578 David Shaw Dept. Forest Engineering, Resources and Management Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331 dave.shaw@oregonstate.edu<mailto:dave.shaw@oregonstate.edu> 541.737.2845 David Shaw Extension Forest Health Specialist and Director, Swiss Needle Cast Cooperative Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management (Associate Professor) College of Forestry, Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon 97331 Phone: 541.737.2845 Fax: 541.737.4316 dave.shaw(a)oregonstate.edu Swiss Needle Cast Cooperative: http://sncc.forestry.oregonstate.edu/ FERM page: http://ferm.forestry.oregonstate.edu/facstaff/shaw-david