Ph.D. Assistantship in Forest Entomology at the University of Georgia
The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia, Athens invites applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic students for a Ph.D. Assistantship starting in Summer/Fall 2025. The student’s project will focus on the multiple interactions between southern pine beetle, prescribed fire regimes, and stand attributes in southeastern pine forests. Research results will assist in refining management techniques for an economically important bark beetle species under disturbance regimes, and a better understanding of the role of stand characteristics on pest-fire dynamics. The student will be advised by Dr. Kamal Gandhi (University of Georgia) with close collaborations with Drs. Holly Munro (National Council for Air and Stream Improvement Inc.), Brian Sullivan (USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station), and John Nowak (USDA Forest Service, Forest Health Protection). The ideal candidate would possess both field and laboratory experience related to ecology, have a strong background in statistics, an interest in further developing spatial skills, and an independent spirit to develop, conduct, present, and publish research. A M.S. degree in a related field, especially in biology, ecology, or entomology is a prerequisite for this position. The Forest Entomology Laboratory (https://kjgandhi.wixsite.com/gandhi-lab) at the University of Georgia is a dynamic group that works on a broad range of ecological issues, forest insect species, and ecosystems across the country. Further training in forest ecology and entomology, and statistical modelling will be provided. A competitive Ph.D. assistantship along with full tuition waiver is available. Interested students should submit a statement of interest, current CV along with contact information for three references, GRE scores, and unofficial transcripts to Dr. Kamal Gandhi ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; 706-247-4025). The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources (http://www.warnell.uga.edu/) is the oldest forestry school in the South, has >70 faculty working in diverse fields, and provides exemplary training of students in the fields of forestry, ecology, and conservation biology. The School is housed in a four-building complex on campus, and has >23,000 acres in the state for research, teaching, and service activities. The University of Georgia (http://www.uga.edu/) is a “land-grant and sea-grant university, and is also the state's oldest, most comprehensive and most diversified institution of higher education”. Its motto is: "to teach, to serve and to inquire into the nature of things”. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Brittany F. Barnes Research Professional-Forest Entomology Lab University of Georgia D.B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources 180 East Green Street Athens, GA 30606 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Phone: 770-315-2293 To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
