Dear Colleagues--
Below please find an advertisement for a graduate student.
Regards,
Jeff Hicke
Graduate student opportunity in forest ecosystems and insect outbreaks
at the University of Idaho.
Funding is available for an M.S. or Ph.D. student in the area of forest
ecosystems and insect outbreaks. Possible research topics include using
lidar remote sensing to quantify beetle disturbance impacts to forest
carbon stocks and determining the effects of climate change on recent
bark beetle outbreaks. The student will participate in a statewide
interdisciplinary research project addressing climate change in Idaho.
Candidates will have a background in geography, ecology, entomology,
biogeosciences, or a related field. Desired qualifications include a
quantitative background and an interest in fieldwork in mountainous
regions of Idaho. Students have the opportunity to receive a degree in
either Geography (www.uidaho.edu/geography) or the Environmental Science
Program (www.uidaho.edu/envs). The position provides salary support of
$22,000-25,500 annually for two years plus health insurance, tuition,
and fees. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, GPA, GRE
scores, and a personal statement that describes the candidate’s interest
in the position and relevant education and experience to Dr. Jeffrey
Hicke ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Inquiries via email or phone (208-885-6240)
are welcome.
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Jeffrey Hicke
Assistant Professor
Department of Geography
University of Idaho
McClure Hall Room 305D
Mailing Address:
McClure Hall Room 203
PO Box 443021
Moscow, ID 83844-3021
Phone: 208-885-6240
Fax: 208-885-2855
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.uidaho.edu/~jhicke
