MS Forestry Position Department of Forestry, University of Missouri - Columbia, USA
A MS graduate research assistant position is available beginning January 2010 with Drs. Michael Stambaugh and Richard Guyette (Missouri Tree-Ring Laboratory, www.missouri.edu/~guyetter) in the Department of Forestry (www.snr.missouri.edu/forestry/) at the University of Missouri. Research will involve developing multi-century reconstructions of fire events and analysis of vegetation dynamics in the Cross Timbers forest region of Oklahoma. The project will incorporate methodological techniques from the discipline of tree-ring research (dendrochronology). The successful applicant is expected to explore relationships among historic fires, climate, and vegetation dynamics; particularly the expansion and growth of eastern redcedar (Juniperus virginiana). This research will result in scientifically-based information in support of fire management programs. Applicants interested in this position should have an undergraduate degree in forestry, natural resources, biology, ecology, environmental sciences, or a similar field. Applicants should be capable of conducting extensive and strenuous fieldwork. Dendrochronology experience is desirable, although not required. This position includes tuition, health benefits, and stipend for 2 years that is renewable annually based on satisfactory performance. Please submit an application package that includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, GRE scores, and two letters of recommendation. Applications will be considered immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants will also apply to the Department of Forestry by 15 Oct in order to be considered for Jan 2010. See http://snr.missouri.edu/forestry/academics/graduate-admissions.php. Criteria for graduate admission acceptance to the Department can be found at: http://gradschool.missouri.edu/programs/catalog/forestry/master.php For more information contact: Dr. Michael Stambaugh Research Associate 203 ABNR Building Department of Forestry University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia, MO 65211 Tel: (573) 882-8841 Fax: (573) 882-1977 E-mail: stambau...@missouri.edu The University of Missouri is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
