GRADUATE STUDENT POSITION (M.S.) AVAILABLE IN ECOPHYSIOLOGY/SILVICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, STILLWATER, OK
We are seeking a graduate student to join our team as we undertake an exciting research project to develop management systems to increase carbon sequestration by U.S. southern pine forests, to enhance the efficiency of forest resource use, and to increase the resilience of these forests to changing climate. The selected student will have the opportunity to design their own study at our field site installation where soil moisture and nutrient availability will be manipulated. Potential areas of research are leaf area development in response to resource availability, foliar gas exchange, quantification of soil respiration, or other areas of investigation. A graduate assistantship of $15,500 is available annually for two years. Additional financial supplements may be available for the first year. Benefits include tuition waiver and health insurance. The starting date will be May (preferred) or August, 2012. A complete application includes: statement of research interests and relevant experience, three letters of reference, curriculum vitae, official transcripts of all college level study, GRE scores and a completed OSU Graduate College application. To apply, see website: http://nrem.okstate.edu/graduatestudents.html. Interested applicants are encouraged to send a letter stating your interest in the program and a resume to: Dr. Tom Hennessey tom.hennes...@okstate.edu
