excellence in education, extension, and research. 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. These partnerships facilitate research and discovery, teaching and learning, and outreach and service. Additional information about the department can be found at http://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer .
The College of Natural Resources (CNR) at North Carolina State University is a world leader in the sustainable use of natural resources. The college's comprehensive approach to teaching, research, and service encompass the many and varied ways in which people's physical, economic, and social needs are met through the wise use of natural resources.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Being a productive member of the Tree Physiology and Ecosystem Science Lab;
- Collaborating with USDA Forest Service EFETAC;
- Disseminating research results through publications and presentations at scientific meetings;
- Contributing to grant proposal writing;
- Providing teaching and other services as required and opportunities arise.
Departmental Required Skills:
- The ability to work independently and conduct original research within a team environment;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to obtain a US driver's license and operate motor vehicles safely;
- Strong quantitative skills;
- Ability to communicate complex information to a broad range of constituencies.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
Candidates with the following will be strongly competitive:
- Good publication record;
- Teaching experience;
- Supervisory experience;
- Record of contributions to scientific meetings;
- Evidence of quantitative skills, especially data synthesis, literature review and computer model development/application;
- Expertise in forest productivity, carbon and water cycling studies.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications:
Obtain a US driver's license within 90 days of employment.
