The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) at Oklahoma State University is seeking applications for an MS graduate research assistantship(GRA)in ecohydrology and ecosystem science. The student will have opportunity to choose research projects related to ecological and hydrological effect associated with woody plant encroachment in grassland or land use conversion to perennial grass based biofuel feedstock production in semiarid region. Student is also encouraged to develop his/her own research idea around ecohydrology, especially using H and O isotope approach.
Applicants should have completed at least one degree in natural resources, plant ecology, environmental sciences, hydrology, or a related field. Experience in ecophysiology, water and carbon flux, isotope, stream measurements, data processing, analysis and modeling, GIS are a plus. Strong verbal, written, and computational skills are essential. The student will enroll in an MS program at OSU starting 2011 spring semester. The stipend will be $15,500/year and will be renewed after each year based on satisfactory progress. Benefits include tuition waiver and health insurance. A complete application includes the following: personal statement, three letters of reference, curriculum vitae, official transcripts of all college level study, GRE scores and a completed OSU Graduate College application. If interested in applying please mail or email these documents to: Dr. Chris Zou, 562 Ag Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078-6013, Tel.: (405) 385-1045; Fax: (405) 744-3530, email: chris....@okstate.edu (http://nrem.okstate.edu/Ecohydrology)
