Several Research Assistantships (M.S. and Ph.D.) are available at the
School of Natural Resources, Department of Forestry, at the University of
Missouri. Selected graduate student(s) will be working on the impacts of
development and land use/cover changes on water yield, peak flows, urban
runoff, and water quality in forested, agricultural and urban ecosystems.
The University of Missouri campus is conveniently located equidistant from
Kansas City (126 miles) and St. Louis (125 miles) and is considered in the
top ten of the nation's universities with demonstrated excellence in
teaching and research.
Applicants should have a BS or MS degree in hydrology, watershed
hydrology, water quality, forestry, natural resources, environmental
sciences, or a related field and possess a keen interest in water
resources and water quality. Applicants must possess a valid US driver's
license and be able to work independently and collaboratively with others.
Experience in stream measurements, data processing, hydrologic analysis
and modeling, water quality monitoring, and GIS and computer programming
is desirable but not mandatory.
A highly competitive stipend is offered plus tuition waiver and health
insurance coverage. If interested, please contact, and/or send a cover
letter stating your research interests, your curriculum vitae, university
transcripts, GRE scores, and the names and contact information of three
referees by email to: Dr. Jason A. Hubbart, Department of Forestry,
University of Missouri, 203-Q ABNR Bldg, Columbia, MO 65211, USA; Tel No.
(573) 884-7732; Fax: (573) 882-1979; Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
