{"id":461,"date":"2021-02-03T13:21:54","date_gmt":"2021-02-03T13:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/ecosystems\/postdoc-forest-management-planning\/"},"modified":"2021-02-03T13:21:54","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T13:21:54","slug":"postdoc-forest-management-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/postdoc-forest-management-planning","title":{"rendered":"Postdoc &#8211; Forest management planning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"nova-c-card nova-c-card--spacing-m nova-c-card--elevation-none job-detail-card\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"nova-c-card__body nova-c-card__body--spacing-inherit\">\n<div class=\"job-detail-card__description\" data-testid=\"description\">\n<div>\n<h2><span id=\"Introduction\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Introduction<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Introduction\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Introduction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Project_background\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Project background<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Description\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Description<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Your_profile\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Your profile<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Essential_experience_skills_and_characteristics\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.1<\/span> Essential experience, skills and characteristics<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Desirable_criteria\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.2<\/span> Desirable criteria<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Terms_of_employment\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.3<\/span> Terms of employment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#ETH_Zurich\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> ETH Zurich<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Interested\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Interested?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The newly created Forest Resources Management group FORM at ETH&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/jobderef\/948492\/https%3A%2F%2Fites.ethz.ch%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Institute of Terrestrial Ecosystems<\/a>&nbsp;within the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/jobderef\/948492\/https%3A%2F%2Fusys.ethz.ch%2Fen%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Department of Environmental Systems Science<\/a>&nbsp;is looking for outstanding postdoctoral researchers with expertise in forest management, and a strong interest in the development, enhancement and use of computer based decision support systems (DSS).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Candidates are expected to be forward thinking in their creative- and scientific agenda, enthusiastically engage with the public and university, and excel teaching online and in the classroom. They will embrace the opportunity to augment our faculty&#8217;s strengths in forest resources management, and the development of novel decision support systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This position is key to bridging creative, conceptual, and scientific alliances between traditional research in forestry, forest management, remote sensing, and virtual reality applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Project_background\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Project background<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Current research at FORM focuses on predicting and analysing future forest conditions at landscape level scale under various management alternatives. Our IT based, spatially explicit decision support systems consider uncertainties (such as those associated with climate change) and various management goals (eg. timber production, recreation, biodiversity). They aid forest decision makers in understanding the consequences of their choices, facilitate engagement, and allow optimising material flows into the forest wood value chain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Description\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Description<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You will work with Prof. Verena Griess on topics of common interest within the domains of forest management, management planning, DSS development and systematic modelling. You will collaborate with other researchers in the group to enhance current data flows into and from various DSS, ultimately linking forest management models into a VR (virtual reality) environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You will also be expected to develop independent research to support your future career in academic- or industrial research. You will assist Prof. Griess with organisational and oversight responsibilities on various ongoing and future projects. You will mentor and work with student researchers, and contribute to teaching courses in the department\u2019s graduate and undergraduate curriculum.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Your_profile\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Your profile<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<h3><span id=\"Essential_experience_skills_and_characteristics\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Essential experience, skills and characteristics<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You have (or are about to receive) a Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline from an internationally recognised university. You have published your research in at least one of the following areas: forestry, forest management, forest sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, ecology, geography, remote sensing. You take an analytical approach to your research which is demonstrated in your publications. You have strong communication skills (both written and verbal) in English. You prefer working in an open, diverse and cooperative environment. You are interested in developing new research areas as well as helping more junior researchers develop their research skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Desirable_criteria\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Desirable criteria<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Experience in the use of decision support tools for the management of natural resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Experience or a strong interest\/ willingness to learn coding in Python and\/or C++.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Experience in obtaining and analyzing Lidar data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Experience teaching in the classroom and\/ or in an online environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Familiarity with 360-degree video production and post-production.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Familiarity with, and\/or an interest in, video games, their development and research use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Terms_of_employment\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Terms of employment<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This is a 3 year full-time position. The desired starting date is March 01, 2021, a different starting date can be discussed. The position is open until filled.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"ETH_Zurich\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">ETH Zurich<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">ETH Zurich is one of the world\u2019s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Interested\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Interested?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We look forward to receive your online application including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Letter of motivation, no more than 2 pages in length, describing your motivation to apply for this specific posting, your career goals, as well as a short description that separately and clearly addresses how you possess each of the qualifications listed above<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Detailed CV<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Publication list<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Copy of PhD diploma or equivalent<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Contact details of 2-3 references<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Any additional material you wish to share.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">All documents must be in PDF format and must not be compressed. Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">ETH strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For further information please contact Prof. Verena Griess at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/jobderef\/948492\/http%3A%2F%2Fusys.ethz.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">verena.griess@usys.ethz.ch<\/a>&nbsp;(no applications).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nova-c-card nova-c-card--spacing-m nova-c-card--elevation-none job-detail-card\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"nova-c-card__header nova-c-card__header--spacing-inherit\">\n<div class=\"nova-e-text nova-e-text--size-l nova-e-text--family-sans-serif nova-e-text--spacing-none nova-e-text--color-grey-600\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Areas of Research<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nova-c-card__body nova-c-card__body--spacing-inherit\">\n<div class=\"nova-l-flex__item nova-l-flex nova-l-flex--gutter-m &lt;a href=\" mailto:nova-l-flex--direction-row=\"\" s-up=\"\" nova-l-flex--align-items-stretch=\"\">\n<div class=\"nova-l-flex__item nova-l-flex__item--grow\">\n<ul class=\"nova-e-list nova-e-list--size-m nova-e-list--type-unordered nova-e-list--spacing-auto\">\n<li class=\"nova-e-list__item\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Earth Geosciences<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"nova-e-list__item\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Geoinformatics &amp; Remote Sensing<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"nova-e-list__item\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Forestry<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IntroductionContents1 Introduction2 Project background3 Description4 Your profile4.1 Essential experience, skills and characteristics4.2 Desirable criteria4.3 Terms of employment5 ETH Zurich6 Interested? 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