The University of Minnesota, Department of Forest Resources is
seeking a master's-level graduate student to participate in a
research project examining the effects of variable retention harvests
on ground-layer plant communities in red pine forests within northern
Minnesota. The student will join a team of collaborators from the
University of Minnesota and U.S. Forest Service to assess the
influence of different levels of overstory retention and understory
shrub competition on ground-layer flora within a large-scale,
long-term silviculture experiment. The position is available for
Spring/Summer 2013 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, 2012.
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
Associate 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/
