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U.S. Department of Agriculture
4 days ago
USDA-FS Tracking Changes in Soil Frost and Implications for Forest Operations U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Stipend of $1,750.00–$2,000.00 monthly; appointment initially for 32 weeks and may be extended contingent on funds.
Deadline
Dec 4, 2026
Country
United States
University
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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About this position
This fellowship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, within the Forest Service Northern Research Station in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, focuses on how changing soil frost affects forest hydrology and forest operations in northern Minnesota.
The project examines how longer and deeper soil freezing may alter water availability over time, with implications for timber harvesting, merchantable timber removal, summer tree growth, and ecosystem productivity. The selected participant will work with empirical data from long-term field studies and help develop and implement models to simulate soil frost formation under different scenarios.
The research is embedded in a Forest Service environment that links science and land management. The participant will engage with scientists and colleagues inside and outside the USDA Forest Service and work under the guidance of a Forest Service Research Hydrologist, Stephen Sebestyen.
Training in the opportunity includes interpreting long-term ecosystem datasets, understanding soil frost formation and dissipation, and preparing research for journal publication.
Funding details
Stipend of $1,750.00–$2,000.00 monthly; appointment initially for 32 weeks and may be extended contingent on funds.
What's required
The qualified candidate should have received or be currently pursuing a doctoral degree in engineering or the hydrological sciences. Preferred skills include experience with cryogenic processes, a record of publications and presentations, and experience with numerical modeling. This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only; proof of health insurance is required for participation, and documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
How to apply
Scroll to the bottom of the opportunity and click APPLY. Submit an application, transcript(s), a current resume/CV, and two educational or professional recommendations. Make sure all documents are in English or include an official English translation.
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