
Socioeconomic Issues Related to Water and Wildfires in the Western United States
Fellowship opportunity is now available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (FS) at the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research Station located in Portland, Oregon. This project will focus on 1) the socioeconomic impacts of wildfires on water security for communities in the West and 2) understanding the set of options available pre- and post-fire to agencies, managers, and landowners as they manage for risk and ecosystem services.
The qualified candidate should have received a Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in one of the relevant fields or be currently pursuing the degree with completion before start of appointment. Degree must have been received within the past five years.
This fellowship is offered through the graduate or recent graduate fellowship program of the U.S. Department of Energy ORISE program. A monthly stipend will be provided. This position is eligible for telework.
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: Summer/Fall 2024. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.
Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be extended upon recommendation of USDA-FS and is contingent on the availability of funds.
The opportunity details can be found on Zintellect as well as information on how to apply: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-FS-PNWRS-2024-0231.
Application Deadline: 8/16/2024 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.