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The Bureau of Business and Economic Research invites applications for a Research Forester/Economist/Social Scientist to join their team.
Core Responsibilities:
Manage and conduct state-level primary forest products industry surveys, including:
- Developing facility lists.
- Contacting facilities and administering questionnaires.
- Entering and checking mill-level data, assembling and checking summary data tables, and report writing. Expected results include: collaborative data collection and analysis with delivery of data in specified timeframes, publishable peer reviewed and technical reports, and presentations at professional meetings and conferences..
- Conduct GIS analysis and cartographic activities with the goal of maintaining consistent quality and design standards using GIS principles and applications. Expected results include: consistent, professional and timely geospatial and cartographic products.
Conduct and coordinate state-level logging utilization studies, including:
- Organizing a crew of 2-3 BBER employees and traveling for field work;
- Safely collecting, entering, and analyzing data from active logging sites.
- Preparing reports and presentations as a lead or co-author. Expected results include completing logging utilization field work, data analysis, and report preparation in a timely manner.
Other assigned duties, including but not limited to:
- Data collection and analysis.
- Preparing oral and poster presentations of research findings.
- Responding to information requests.
- Assisting with other Forest Industry Research projects.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Position Details:
- Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program
- Salary for this position is $63,000 - $80,000 per year commensurate with qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree required in Forestry, Economics, Geography, Environmental Science or related field.
- At least three years of experience in an active research program, including working as part of a team, co-authoring peer-reviewed publications, and delivering professional presentations.
- Considerable knowledge of the timber industry, forest management, and data collection methods.
- Effective technical writing and research skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS to manage, manipulate, and represent data and create maps for publication.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with forestry and wood products professionals, co-workers, students, university and agency administrators, business owners, and the general public.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active participation in professional organizations.
- Knowledge of confidentiality and accessibility practices, documentation, and relational databases (SQL).
- Ability to perform statistical analyses and develop models.
- Considerable knowledge of the timber industry, forest management, and data collection methods.
About BBER and UM:
“The Bureau’s purpose is to serve the general public, as well as people in business, labor, and government, by providing an understanding of the economic environment in which Montanans live and work.”
The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.
To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below. · University of Montana o Video: Mission First, People Always o UM on YouTube
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
How to Apply:
Priority Application Date: Sunday, July 23, 2023 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials. Please submit the following application materials** via the UM Jobs portal and by clicking "New Resume/CV" button. Please do not apply through Indeed.com*.
A complete application Includes:
1. Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
2. Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience.
3. Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
4. Transcripts
5. Sample of your technical/scientific writing
*Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.
**Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.
Missoula, Montana, United States