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DEPARTMENT HEAD
Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society
Location: Department of Forest Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Application Closing Date: September 1, 2008. For full consideration, apply by August 1, 2008.
Position Summary: The College of Forestry is seeking to hire a Department Head for the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society. This is a full time (1.0 FTE), 12-month tenured administrator position. This appointment includes tenure on a 12 month basis as Professor at 1.0 FTE.
The College of Forestry at Oregon State University is undergoing a reorganization that will consolidate three of its departments into two. One of the new units being created is Forest Ecosystems and Society. This department brings together biological and social scientists to understand forest ecosystems, social
systems, and the interactions between them, and to develop integrative approaches to sustaining forests and the services they provide. The department is committed to helping solve natural resource problems at local, regional and global scales, and promoting creative and collaborative approaches to teaching,
research and extended education. We strive to ensure equal access, inclusion, and integration of people from all backgrounds into the academic culture of our department, college and university.
Responsibilities: For a full list of position duties, please see the posting on the OSU jobs website here.
Minimum Qualifications: Requires PhD or terminal degree and experience in and understanding of university teaching and research in the academic discipline/unit. Significant record of achievement that merits appointment as tenured faculty within the department. Demonstrated administrative, personnel and communication skills.
Additional Required Qualifications: Demonstrated strength in collaborative leadership; excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Strong administrative skills with experience in areas such as personnel management, budget management and fund-raising. Earned PhD, with an international reputation for acheivement meriting appointment as a tenured full professor.
Professional natural resources experience in science, education, management, policy, or other relevant arena. Understanding of and commitment to the research, teaching, and extended education functions of a Land Grant Universtiy.
Preferred Qualifications: A broad perspective arising from wide experience, including international or other geographically/culturally diverse experiences. Commitment to and experience in collaborative, interdisciplinary research. Demonstrated understanding of/experience with competitive grant-funding environment.
To Apply: To view posting and apply go to posting 0002496. For full consideration, be sure to apply by August 1, 2008. A complete application will consist of : (1) curriculum vitae; (2) letter of interest specifcally addressing all position qualifications; (3) names and contact information for five professional references that can provide a variety of perspectives on the applicant's relevant experience and performance (if not included with your Vitae, upload as Other Document).
For additional information: To make a nomination or for more information about the position, contact: John Bliss, Search Committee Chair, john.bliss@oregonstate.edu, phone: 541-737-4427.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact: Jeannette Harper, Email: jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu; phone: 541-737-6554.
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POST DOCTORATE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Ecosystem Ecologist/Biogeochemist
Location: Department of Forest Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Starting Date: September 1, 2008
Application Closing Date: For full consideration, apply by June 15, 2008
Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for the following activities:
20% - Conduct field studies on biological nitrogen fixation by shrubs and associated soil properties in early-successional post-fire forest settings in Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Supervise and lead field crews. Driver's license required for travel to field sites.
20% - Process plant and soil samples in the laboratory using biogeochemical analysis methods.
20% - Analyze plant, soil, and nitrogen isotope data to understand rates and controls on biological
nitrogen fixation.
40% - Produce peer-reviewed research publications and reports that address project objectives.
Funding currently available for 18 months.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Ecology, Biogeochemistry, Soils, or related discipline. Understanding of ecosystem biogeochemical principles (nutrient fluxes and balances), including demonstrated skill in related measurement techniques. Demonstrated experience and expertise in plant
and soil field sampling for nutrient analyses. Demonstrated experience in plant and soil nutrient analyses in laboratory facilities. Ability to work independently and to lead field crews. Ability to conduct statistical analyses, utilize library resources, and communicate results in the form of professional presentations and publications.
Experience conducting research in an academic setting. Demonstrated ability to write peer-reviewed papers and communicate fluently in English. Ability to hike and work in sometimes difficult field conditions.
Desired Qualifications: Familiarity with stable isotope methods. Familiarity with ecological conditions, fire science, and silvicultural practices in forest ecosystems. Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Employment Conditions: Full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed term 12-month faculty position. Re-appointment is at the discretion of the Dean. Full-time annual salary is $38,004-$43,008 commensurate with education and experience. Medical, dental, and life insurance available; staff tuition privileges for employee or a dependent at an Oregon University System school (restrictions apply), annual leave, and sick leave.
To Apply: To view posting and apply go to posting 0002523. For full consideration, be sure to apply by June 15, 2008. A complete application will consist of : (1) curriculum vitae; (2) letter summarizing qualifications for this position; (3) names and contact information for three professional references*; (4) Examples of writing (Other Document); and (5) official or unofficial transcirpts of your college or university coursework (Transcipts). *Please have letters of reference and any documents over 2MB sent directly to jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu.
For additional information: Contact Steven Perakis, US Geological Survey, Forest Science Laboratory, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 97331; phone 541-758-8786; email: steven.perakis@oregonstate.edu.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact: Jeannette Harper, Email: jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu; phone: 541-737-6554.
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GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS (GRAs)
Five GRAs (Ph.D. or M.S.) are available as early as January 1, 2008. The stipend is $19,069 - $20,412 with a full tuition waiver. To apply to the Department of Forest Science, click here, or you may be able to apply to the Molecular and Cellular Biology or Genetics Programs.
Contact Glenn Howe.
Conifer Translational Genomics Network (CTGN): The student will conduct research with the CTGN, a large multi-university team that is conducting research, education, and extension on marker-based breeding in forest trees as part of the USDA-NRI Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP) Program. Information on the CTGN can be
found here. The student will focus on quantitative genetics research aimed at discovering associations between molecular markers and quantitative traits in operational breeding programs of Douglas-fir, and will contribute to the overall research, education, and extension goals of the project. Primary traits of interest include growth, cold hardiness, and wood properties.
Functional genomics of crown architecture and competition in trees: The goal of this project is to understand the genes responsible for the shade-avoidance syndrome (SAS) in poplar trees, and to use that knowledge to maximize biomass production in plantations. The student will assist in a comprehensive analysis of the phytochrome gene family in
Populus (PHYA, PHYB1 and PHYB2) in relation to internode elongation, apical dominance, leaf area development, and branching in plants grown in greenhouses and growth chambers. We will characterize light signaling pathways, cross-talk among genes, and transcriptional cascades involved in the SAS. This is a collaborative project among scientists at
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oregon State University, West Virginia University, and ArborGen, LLC. For more information on this project, click here.
Pacific Northwest Tree Improvement Research Cooperative (PNWTIRC): The student will conduct research for the PNWTIRC, a cooperative of universities, governmental agencies, and private companies that conducts forest genetics research in support of applied tree improvement.
Current research topics include genetics and breeding for improved wood quality, design and management of miniaturized seed orchards, and incorporating genetic effects into growth and yield models.
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Part-time Instructor Pool Opportunities
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Position Number: 002-1033P
Location : Department of Forest Science, Corvallis, Oregon
Position Available : on going
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