The College of Forest Resources, University of Washington, Seattle is seeking qualified individuals in the area of natural resource decision systems. This program focuses on developing quantitative mathematical models to aid natural resource management. The position will be filled at either the Masters or at the Ph.D. level. The Ph.D. level is preferred.
RESEARCH TOPICS: Multi-criteria decision making in natural resources; optimal reserve selection problems; spatial optimization in invasive species management; and modeling timber and non-timber tradeoffs in spatial forest planning. STIPEND: At the College of Forest Resources starting assistantships range from $1,451 (Master's) to $1,559 (Ph.D.) per month. Tuition is waived and health benefits are included. Dependents can be insured at a small extra fee. TENTATIVE STARTING DATE: March 1, 2008 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Science degree in forestry, environmental science, economics, operations research or management science, with an interest or ability in quantitative techniques and computer programming. An interest in the application to forestry / environmental problems. If applicable, a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (A = 4.00). Acceptable GRE scores. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested individuals should contact: Dr. Sándor F. Tóth Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Informatics College of Forest Resources, University of Washington Box 352100, Seattle, WA 98195-2100 Tel.: 206-616-2738 Fax.: 206-685-0790 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] URL: http://faculty.washington.edu/toths/
