Wildland Fire Science Fellowship (GIS & Fire Modeling)

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Supplement

Relocation Allowance

Training and Travel Allowance

Job summary

A leading research institute in Champaign, Illinois, seeks a researcher for its wildland fire hazard program. This full-time twelve-month appointment involves developing algorithms and forecasting methods for wildfires, with opportunities to engage in innovative research. Candidates should have a Master's or Doctoral degree in relevant fields and possess strong research skills along with GIS and remote sensing knowledge. The position offers a collaborative environment and multiple benefits including health insurance and relocation allowances.

Qualifications

• Research experience in wildfire ecology or related fields highly desirable.
• Knowledge in GIS and remote sensing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop wildland fire hazard algorithms.
• Estimate wildland fire hazards for DOD areas.
• Research fire fuels models and wildfire forecasting.

Skills

Research skills

GIS knowledge

Remote sensing

Python coding

R coding

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in relevant fields

Job description

A leading research institute in Champaign, Illinois, seeks a researcher for its wildland fire hazard program. This full-time twelve-month appointment involves developing algorithms and forecasting methods for wildfires, with opportunities to engage in innovative research. Candidates should have a Master's or Doctoral degree in relevant fields and possess strong research skills along with GIS and remote sensing knowledge. The position offers a collaborative environment and multiple benefits including health insurance and relocation allowances.