Canada
Canadian Forest Service: Fire Research Scientist
(Application deadline: 27 May 2002)
Canadian Forest Service
Fire Research Scientist
Research Scientist Category SE-RES 1 to 5
(Application deadline: 27 May2002)
We are seeking a forest fire scientist to join the fire research programat the Northern Forestry Centre of the Canadian Forestry Service(<http://nofc.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/>). The successful candidate will contributeto existing studies and develop their own research program.
They will have discipline-based knowledge and experience in forest firescience and the ability to use this expertise to address one or more of thefollowing sustainable forest management issues:
- intensive forest management and/or enhanced timber production
- climate change impacts and adaptations
- biodiversity, or
- the socio-economic aspects of ecosystem management.
An eligibility list will be established, which may be used to fillsimilar positions. The starting date for the position is on or after 1 October2002. Priority is given to Canadian citizens. This is an indeterminate (i.e.,permanent) position with the Canadian Public Service.
Education:
Minimum of a Ph.D. degree in the physical or natural sciences.
Students expecting to complete a Ph.D. degree by 31 December 2002 are eligible.
Language:
English essential
Experience:
- Experience in forest fire research, normally acquired through practical research experience or academic studies
- Experience developing and executing a field, laboratory, or modeling research program related to forest fire research
- Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals
Knowledge:
- Broad knowledge of issues and processes relating to forests and forest fires in Canada
- In-depth knowledge of a key fire discipline; especially fire behaviour, landscape dynamics of fire, climate change impacts and adaptations related to fire, or socio‑economic aspects of fire.
Ability:
- Ability to prepare research proposals and write scientific, technical and interpretative papers and reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written to scientists, managers, industrial and government partners, and the general public.
- Ability to supervise research personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct original research.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a research team and with industry and government agencies.
Personal Suitability:
- Must be prepared to work in a team environment and manage assignments and duties related to several research activities.
- Must have initiative and be able to adapt to changing research priorities and working environments.
Note: This position will be advertised on the PublicService of Canada web page:
http://jobs.gc.ca
Applications must follow the outlined procedure. Closing date is May 27,2002.
For further technical information, contact:
Brian Amiro
Canadian Forest Service
Northern Forestry Centre
Edmonton, Alberta
CANADA
e-mail: bamiro@nrcan.gc.ca
Tel:++1-780-435-7217
