NC State University
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
NC State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Position Information
Department ID 150401 - Forestry & Environmental Resources Academic Research
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources has a wide variety of strengths in forestry and natural resources management, policy and economics, environmental science and technology, wildlife and conservation biology, tree improvement, silviculture, forest biotechnology, and international forestry. The Department has over 90 full time faculty and staff, and more than 750 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. Faculty, staff, and students work together with business, industry, government, community groups, and non-government organizations to address a wide range of challenges facing our state and the world. Partnerships include Camcore, the Forest Productivity Cooperative (FPC), the Southern Forest Resource Assessment Consortium (SOFAC), and the Tree Improvement Program (TIP). These partnerships facilitate research and discovery, teaching and learning, and outreach and service. Additional information about the department can be found at
https://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer/ .
Position Overview The primary purpose of this position is to lead research in evaluating the comprehensive economic impacts of Hurricane Helene on the Southern Forest Sector.
Responsibilities
Identifying usage of salvage timber in forest products markets and perceived impacts from hurricanes.
Exploring available tools and innovations that assess hurricane damage.
Assessing potential economy-wide impacts of Hurricane Helene using a computable general equilibrium model.
Assist the PI in developing progress reports.
Analyze the data and prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Lead and assist PI in other grant proposals.
Work in results dissemination and outreach efforts as required and asked by PI.
Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
Qualifications Ph.D. in forestry, social science, applied economics, or related fields. Strong research skills and track record of academic publications. Strong social survey experiences and statistical training; demonstrate evidence of qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills.
Work Schedule 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Recruitment Anticipated Hiring Range $58,656 – $60,000.
Equal Opportunity NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Contact: (919) 515-2011, workatncstate@ncsu.edu, NC STATE UNIVERSITY, RALEIGH, NC 27695.
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The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources has a wide variety of strengths in forestry and natural resources management, policy and economics, environmental science and technology, wildlife and conservation biology, tree improvement, silviculture, forest biotechnology, and international forestry. The Department has over 90 full time faculty and staff, and more than 750 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. Faculty, staff, and students work together with business, industry, government, community groups, and non-government organizations to address a wide range of challenges facing our state and the world. Partnerships include Camcore, the Forest Productivity Cooperative (FPC), the Southern Forest Resource Assessment Consortium (SOFAC), and the Tree Improvement Program (TIP). These partnerships facilitate research and discovery, teaching and learning, and outreach and service. Additional information about the department can be found at
https://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer/ .
Position Overview The primary purpose of this position is to lead research in evaluating the comprehensive economic impacts of Hurricane Helene on the Southern Forest Sector.
Responsibilities
Identifying usage of salvage timber in forest products markets and perceived impacts from hurricanes.
Exploring available tools and innovations that assess hurricane damage.
Assessing potential economy-wide impacts of Hurricane Helene using a computable general equilibrium model.
Assist the PI in developing progress reports.
Analyze the data and prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Lead and assist PI in other grant proposals.
Work in results dissemination and outreach efforts as required and asked by PI.
Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
Qualifications Ph.D. in forestry, social science, applied economics, or related fields. Strong research skills and track record of academic publications. Strong social survey experiences and statistical training; demonstrate evidence of qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills.
Work Schedule 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Recruitment Anticipated Hiring Range $58,656 – $60,000.
Equal Opportunity NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Contact: (919) 515-2011, workatncstate@ncsu.edu, NC STATE UNIVERSITY, RALEIGH, NC 27695.
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