Research Assistant, Fire Ecology

Location: Cnt for Adaptable Wrn Landsc

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608197

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/

Special Information

This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.

Job Description

NAU Center for Adaptable Western Landscapes seeks a Research Assistant to develop, integrate, and apply monitoring of fuel conditions across the southwestern US and evaluate fuel treatment effectiveness. The candidate will work with fire science and manager teams to leverage advanced tools to assess fuel load, fire behavior, and fire effects on society and ecosystems. The selected candidate will demonstrate skills in remote sensing, fire ecology, and quantitative analysis of large, complex datasets. The preferred candidate will have experience collecting and analyzing data on vegetation and ecosystem structure, landscape condition, climate and weather, and vegetation and fuel treatments. Candidates with experience applying terrestrial light detection and ranging (LiDAR) to understand ecosystem structure and the effects of management treatments on fuel loads and fire behavior is preferred. Experience conducting other forms of remote sensing, including the analysis and interpretation of satellite imagery and airborne LiDAR is a plus.

Data Collection and Analysis - 40%

• Assist in developing methodologies and workflow to apply vegetation and fuel monitoring, LiDAR and other remote sensing data, to areas treated to reduce fuel load and wildfire risk.
• Analyze variation in fuel and other environmental conditions across large landscapes and through time.
• Map fuel loads and environmental conditions across areas receiving management treatments.

Wirting and dissemination of results - 40%

• Assist with preparation/writing of scientific journal articles and information briefs that summarize findings.
• Prepare data, code, and maps to be released to journal outlets and project partners.
• Develop figures and tables to communicate findings
• Present results at scientific and land manager meetings and workshops.

Project coordination and public engagement - 15%

• Coordinate project with diverse partners and handle logistical needs of project.
• Organize regular check-ins with science and manager teams and effectively communicate project updates.
• Seek out new partners and feedback on project development.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forestry, ecology or closely related field by the time of appointment
• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in forestry, ecology, remote sensing science or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Familiarity with fire science
• Experience with compilation, synthesis, and analysis of large datasets
• Leadership in publishing peer-reviewed journal articles
• Experience with field research practices

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Intermediate knowledge of principles and techniques of relevant research practices.
• Intermediate knowledge of research methods, protocols, data collection, and analysis.
• Developing knowledge of relevant research discipline.
• Knowledge of proper safety and compliance practices related to the conduct of research.

Skills

• Intermediate technical understanding and proficiency related to conducting relevant research procedures.
• Demonstrated skills in remote sensing, fire ecology, and quantitative analysis of large, complex datasets.
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Skill in leading, coordinating, and/or supervising the work of others.

Abilities

• Coordinates and monitors the technical execution of relevant research procedures.
• Balances competing priorities and tasks.
• Organizes data and information and supports analysis.
• Communicates effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

Background Information

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Anticipated salary range is $51,085 - $63,856. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Benefits/. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees arehttps://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

January 13, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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