SHRA Temporary Research Associate
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
Full-time
Research
Posted on April 5, 2024
Posting Details
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Department
Earth and Ocean Sciences - 32341
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/29711
Vacancy Number
TSP5253PST
Working Title
SHRA Temporary Research Associate
Job Title
Temp Position Type
SHRA Temporary
Job Category
Research
FLSA for Position
Nonexempt
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The research associate will work on a project that develops new risk ratings and a risk rating reduction methodology for use in the next version of the U.S. Forest Projects Compliance Offset Protocol (COP). The research associate will use machine learning and a spatially explicit wildfire model and leverage several unique forest datasets to quantify reversal risk at the ecoregion level for the continental US, Alaska, and Hawaii. The research associate will have opportunities to collaborate with scientists in related projects, such as wildfire modeling and fuel treatment simulation.
Specific activities include:
• Produce TreeMap dataset for Alaska and Hawaii using machine learning methods
• Conduct spatially-explicit wildfire modeling (i.e., large-fire simulator (Fsim)) runs under climate change scenarios
• Produce carbon risk functions by integrating various datasets and model outputs (e.g., TreeMap and FSim outputs)
• Establish risk ratings and risk reduction methods for wildfire, insects, and disease
• Write reports and manuscripts
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
B.A. in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Research experience beyond a class project.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Preference will be given to applicants who have
· M.S. in geoscience, geography, environmental science, biology, ecology, or a related field, with a focus on ecological modeling.
· Robust knowledge of ecological processes and principles, ecological modeling, and climate change science.
· Familiarity with ecological and wildfire modeling literature.
· Experience using a fire behavior or process-based ecological model, from calibrating the model to a large study area, running multiple scenarios, and analyzing output.
· Coding skills (e.g., Python, and R) for data analysis and machine learning.
· Technical skills for running fire behavior or ecological models and analyzing output, including the use of a GIS system; and demonstrated ability to make publication-quality charts and maps.
· The ability to author manuscripts suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Required Certifications or Licensure
N/A
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
College/School Information
Work Hours
9:00AM-5:00PM
Work Days
Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week
40
Type of Position
Anticipated Hiring Range
$22.00/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note that this position is not scheduled to start until May, 2024.
Job Posting Date
04/04/2024
Job Closing Date
06/30/2024
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington 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.
Number of Openings
Single Incumbent
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Department
Earth and Ocean Sciences - 32341
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/29711
Vacancy Number
TSP5253PST
Working Title
SHRA Temporary Research Associate
Job Title
Temp Position Type
SHRA Temporary
Job Category
Research
FLSA for Position
Nonexempt
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The research associate will work on a project that develops new risk ratings and a risk rating reduction methodology for use in the next version of the U.S. Forest Projects Compliance Offset Protocol (COP). The research associate will use machine learning and a spatially explicit wildfire model and leverage several unique forest datasets to quantify reversal risk at the ecoregion level for the continental US, Alaska, and Hawaii. The research associate will have opportunities to collaborate with scientists in related projects, such as wildfire modeling and fuel treatment simulation.
Specific activities include:
• Produce TreeMap dataset for Alaska and Hawaii using machine learning methods
• Conduct spatially-explicit wildfire modeling (i.e., large-fire simulator (Fsim)) runs under climate change scenarios
• Produce carbon risk functions by integrating various datasets and model outputs (e.g., TreeMap and FSim outputs)
• Establish risk ratings and risk reduction methods for wildfire, insects, and disease
• Write reports and manuscripts
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
B.A. in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Research experience beyond a class project.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Preference will be given to applicants who have
· M.S. in geoscience, geography, environmental science, biology, ecology, or a related field, with a focus on ecological modeling.
· Robust knowledge of ecological processes and principles, ecological modeling, and climate change science.
· Familiarity with ecological and wildfire modeling literature.
· Experience using a fire behavior or process-based ecological model, from calibrating the model to a large study area, running multiple scenarios, and analyzing output.
· Coding skills (e.g., Python, and R) for data analysis and machine learning.
· Technical skills for running fire behavior or ecological models and analyzing output, including the use of a GIS system; and demonstrated ability to make publication-quality charts and maps.
· The ability to author manuscripts suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Required Certifications or Licensure
N/A
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
College/School Information
Work Hours
9:00AM-5:00PM
Work Days
Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week
40
Type of Position
Anticipated Hiring Range
$22.00/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note that this position is not scheduled to start until May, 2024.
Job Posting Date
04/04/2024
Job Closing Date
06/30/2024
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington 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.
Number of Openings
Single Incumbent
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Curriculum Vita
- List of 3 Professional References
- Cover Letter
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2023)
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