Research Scientist, Civil and Environmental Engineering

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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Research Scientist position.

Primary responsibilities will include:  

• Developing next generation wildfire spread models with emphasis on soil and ecohydrological impacts; Coordinating research with partners and faculty in the realm of wildfire-landscape modeling and technology;

• Co liaising with the CliMA team at Caltech for development of a new wildfire module; Generation of reports and scientific publications;

• Engagement with students and postdocs and provision of technical support within the UNR Wildfire Hub and beyond;

• Making presentations in scientific conferences and part of the broader Wildfire Hub activities; Development of proposals and providing administrative support to Wildfire Hub administrators

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering, Physics, Ecology and Forestry, Earth Science, Computational Science, or related fields with post-doctoral research experience (or equivalent)

• Research experience in wildfire engineering, fire science, landscape modeling, or related topics.

• Experience in working with big data.

• Excellent English-language communication skills (oral and written).

• Demonstrated ability to perform research, publish results in peer-reviewed literature, grant applications.

Compensation Grade

University Instructor (Research Scientist)

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Engineering Faculty (12-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University.  With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. 

Perks of Working at UNR!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate

• No state income t