graduate research assistantship at the M.S./PhD. level is available in
the Invasive Plant Ecology Laboratory of Dr. Tarasoff at the School of
Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Michigan Technological
University. The successful applicant will lead a project studying the
movement of invasive species along Great Lake shorelines. As the project
is experiment-based, extensive field work will be required. However, it
is expected that the student will develop complimentary greenhouse
experiments.
A background in forestry, botany, community ecology, ecosystem modeling,
aquatic ecology, weed science, or agronomy is desirable; as well as, an
interest in the application of statistical methods, spatial modeling and
applied ecology. Proficiency in spoken and written English is a necessity.
Michigan Tech is one of the Nation’s premier Forestry and Environmental
Science Universities. The School of Forest Resources and Environmental
Science has been ranked *fourth in the nation* for scholarly
productivity among forestry schools, and *first in North America* based
on citations per faculty member.
Consideration of applications begins immediately and will continue until
the position is filled. The ideal start date is September 1, 2009 but
other dates will be considered.
Interested applicants are encouraged to send a letter stating your
interest in the program and a resume to Dr. Tarasoff by email at
ctara...@mtu.edu. <mailto:%20ctara...@mtu.edu.>
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Catherine Tarasoff – Invasive Plant Ecologist
School of Forest Resources and Environmental Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences
1400 Townsend Drive
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
49931
906-487-2396
ctara...@mtu.edu
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