Wood Biomass Research Associate - RAII

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago

Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO

Deadline: 01 Nov 2021

Posting Details

Working Title	Wood Biomass Research Associate - RAII
Position Location	Fort Collins, CO
Research Professional Position	Yes
Posting Number	202101153AP
Position Type	Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title	Research Associate II
Number of Vacancies	1
Work Hours/Week	40
Proposed Annual Salary Range	$44,000 - $45,000
Employee Benefits	Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date	11/22/2021
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on	11/01/2021
Description of Work Unit	The Colorado State Forest Service is an agency of Colorado State University, Colorado’s land grant institution of higher education, and is housed, organizationally, in the Warner College of Natural Resources. The CSFS also staffs the Division of Forestry for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. The CSFS has 18 field units throughout the state, with a State Office located in Fort Collins on one of the foothills campuses of CSU. The Science and Data Division of the Colorado State Forest Service provides administration and oversight of science and data delivery that directly contributes to the agency’s mission of “the stewardship of Colorado’s diverse forest environments for the benefit of present and future generations”.
Position Summary	The successful applicant will assist with conducting a statewide wood biomass assessment that will include quantifying supply, conducting a mill/facility capacity survey, and evaluating biomass markets. The position will also support a $2.5 million biomass grant program, providing help with identifying potential projects and administering selected projects. The position will reside in the Science and Data Division of the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS). It is a 2-year appointment, with potential for extension dependent upon funding and work availability. The position will be based out of the CSFS State Office in Fort Collins, Colorado, but qualified candidates that reside in Colorado and can work remotely will be considered. Some overnight travel will be required. Duties are approximately 75%-85% research and 15-25% project administration, but could include supporting other programs and staff within the CSFS as needed.
Required Job Qualifications	Bachelor degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Natural Resource Economics, or a related field and 3 years of relevant work experience Data collection and analysis skills Capacity to summarize scientific and economic data for inclusion in reports and presentations Ability to communicate with diverse groups of colleagues, partners, and clientele The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the employment start date; Colorado State Forest Service will not sponsor a visa for this position
Preferred Job Qualifications	Masters degree 4 or more years of work experience in a relevant position Project administration experience Forest products development skills GIS mapping expertise Technical experience related to forest products industry, with emphasis on biomass utilization Experience with utilization and marketing of wood products, including biomass
Diversity Statement	Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities among potential target and constituent populations.

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category	Research
Duty/Responsibility	Provide technical support to a Research Scholar in a statewide biomass analysis. Conduct, document, evaluate, interpret, and analyze surveys with wood products industries in Colorado. Support data management and analysis in projects connected the biomass analysis.
Percentage Of Time	80%

Job Duty Category	Project Administration and Related Duties
Duty/Responsibility	Identify projects under the biomass grants program and assist applicants. Provide oversight and guidance to seasonal and/or interns as needed. Attend meetings and provide status updates to the Research Scholar and the Associate Director of Science and Data Division. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time	20%

Special Instructions to Applicants	Interested applicants must submit a cover letter that addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, unofficial transcripts, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. If you have questions, please contact Amanda Fordham at [email protected]
Conditions of Employment	Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact	Tina Little (970) 491-8662 [email protected]
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