Posting Detail Information Working TitleResearch Scientist I - Grazing Ecosystem Modeler Position LocationFort Collins, CO Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work Research Professional PositionYes Posting Number202401780AP Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional Classification TitleResch Sci/Scholar I Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week40 Proposed Annual Salary Range$76,000 - $80,000 Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. 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Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. The NREL is a research and teaching unit at Colorado State University with a mission “to ensure the sustainability of the Earth’s ecosystems through the generation and application of new knowledge.” The department’s interdisciplinary, ecosystem research promotes collaborations among disciplines and across fields of expertise at CSU and throughout the world. As a soft-money research unit, this role is critical to ensure adequate funding to sustain its vital role in the research community both locally and across the globe. Position Summary The successful candidate will use the APEX ecosystem modeling tool as applied to the Central Plains Experimental Range, northwestern Colorado, to better understand and represent how variability in spatial and temporal forage production influences livestock productivity. Required Job Qualifications + Ph.D. in ecology, soil science, ecological simulation or a related field + Demonstrated experience (e.g., publication record) in ecological modeling Preferred Job Qualifications + Demonstrated strong programming skills + Experience in ecosystem model development or modification, with a deep understanding of the models used + Experience in plant production and herbivore production and dynamics + Experience in use of the APEX ecosystem model + Familiarity with northeastern Colorado rangelands + Strong publication record in ecosystem modeling Diversity Statement Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities Essential Duties Job Duty CategoryResearch Duty/Responsibility Goal: Improve understanding of the ways in which spatial and temporal variability in production affect rangeland dynamics and production + Work with the supervisor and ARS collaborators to refine project goals + Collate long-term and Collaborative Adaptive Rangeland Management data for use in training assessing the ecosystem model + Edit the APEX application in collaboration with the supervisor and ARS personnel to better represent spatial and temporal variability in ecosystem + Parameterize the APEX model for the Central Plains Experimental Range, including the range’s observed and expected variability + Use the APEX model in scenario analyses + Create graphical output and spatial products to present results Percentage Of Time75 Job Duty CategoryScientific Presentations and Manuscript Publication Duty/Responsibility Goal: Communicate results to the scientific community + Prepare presentations with scientists and staff working on the project, and present results at scientific conferences as funds allow for attendance + Prepare no fewer than two peer review journal manuscript as first author in collaboration with scientists and staff working on the project + Incorporate input from co-authors into the manuscript + Submit manuscripts + Address reviewer comments in coordination with co-authors and resubmit manuscripts as needed for the manuscript to be accepted by the journal editorial staff + Address any final edits on article proofs + If manuscript is rejected for publication, then re-submit to another journal and repeat the review process Percentage Of Time20 Job Duty CategoryCommunications and Reporting Duty/Responsibility Goal: Ensure communication among project scientists, staff and partners + Communicate with supervisor about ongoing tasks and next steps on a regular basis + Attend and participate in project meetings + Communicate with other scientific staff about project tasks and coordinate effort as needed with them + Communicate with project partners as needed to ensure they have an opportunity for input and that products are meeting the needs for their components of the project + Make project deliverables including data products, meta-data and reports in coordination with team members Percentage Of Time5 Application Details Special Instructions to Applicants Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. 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