The University of Minnesota, Department of Forest Resources is
seeking a master's-level graduate student to participate in a
research project examining the response of second-growth northern
hardwood systems to old-growth restoration treatments within northern
Wisconsin. The student will join a team of collaborators from the
University of Minnesota, USFS Northern Research Station, University
of Wisconsin, and Wisconsin DNR to assess the influence of different
levels of overstory disturbance and deadwood levels and herbivory on
tree regeneration and forest structure. The position is available for
Spring/Summer 2011 and includes two years of funding (stipend,
tuition waiver, and health insurance).
The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in forest ecology, forestry,
natural resources conservation, environmental science, biology or a
closely related field, as well as a strong work ethic, demonstrated
quantitative capabilities, a record of leadership, and a proven
ability to work independently. The application deadline for this
position is December 15, 2010.
Interested candidates should contact:
Dr. Anthony D'Amato (<mailto:dam...@umn.edu>dam...@umn.edu, 612-625-3733)
Thank you for your help with this.
Tony D'Amato
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Anthony D'Amato
Assistant Professor
Department of Forest Resources
University of Minnesota
1530 Cleveland Ave. North
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: (612) 625-3733
FAX: (612) 625-5212
E-mail: <mailto:dam...@umn.edu>dam...@umn.edu
Website:
<http://silviculture.forestry.umn.edu/>http://silviculture.forestry.umn.edu/
