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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Quantitative Forest Ecologist/GIS Program Leader

      The National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc.
(NCASI) is a non-profit organization that provides the forest
products industry with environmental research and technical
support programs.  NCASI embraces a proactive strategy of
technical problem solving and establishing strong scientific
foundations for environmental and forest management.

      NCASI seeks a leader and innovator to develop a
collaborative research program in forest ecosystem science and
adaptive management.  This new program will develop and apply GIS
technology and ecological theory in environmental studies of
alternative resource management practices, systems, and policies
in commercial forest regions of the United States.  The program
leader will collaborate with a highly skilled and motivated team
of scientists in investigations of forest water quality,
cumulative watershed effects, forest wetlands, air quality/forest
health, global change, and forest wildlife biology.  Additional
responsibilities will include (1) establishing cooperative
relationships with academic, government, and industry scientists;
(2) coordinating varying aspects of diverse projects
simultaneously; and (3) establishing and administering a data
management system for NCASI forestry-related programs.

      The position requires broad knowledge of GIS operations and
analysis (including image processing, spatial processes, database
management, and data networks), and proficiency with GIS/remote
sensing software, and operating systems.  Minimum qualifications
include a Ph.D in a relevant technical discipline, and
demonstrated ability to apply GIS technology and ecological
theory in scientific investigations of resource issues.
Preference will be given to candidates with additional background
in forest biometrics, experimental design,
statistics/geostatistics, and/or modeling.  Outstanding writing
and speaking skills are essential for reporting to resource and
industry managers, and for publication in the peer-reviewed
literature.

      NCASI anticipates locating this new position at its
Northeast Regional Center, in the Department of Civil Engineering
at Tufts University, Medford, MA.  Candidates can expect 25% or
more time in travel.  Salary commensurate with experience and
skills.  Excellent benefits.  Send letter of interest, CV, and
names of three references to Dr. Alan Lucier, Program Director,
Forest Environmental Studies, NCASI, 260 Madison Avenue, New
York, NY.

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