Graduate student opportunity in modeling forest disturbances at the University of Idaho. Funding is available for a Ph.D. student to study forest responses and vulnerability to climate change and natural disturbances, with an emphasis on bark beetle outbreaks. Project goals include incorporating a model of mountain pine beetle outbreaks into an ecosystem model; assessing the influence of future climate changes on outbreaks; and quantifying the effects on forest dynamics, including carbon cycling. Research will be conducted jointly with Oregon State University using the Community Land Model (www.cgd.ucar.edu/tss/clm). Funding is available for five years at $24,000/year plus tuition/fees and health insurance. The successful candidate will have a background in geography, ecology, biogeosciences, atmospheric science, entomology, or a related field. Desirable qualifications include quantitative skills, familiarity with mechanistic ecosystem modeling and computer programming, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a research-based M.S. thesis. Students have the opportunity to receive a degree in either Geography (www.uidaho.edu/geography) or Environmental Science (www.uidaho.edu/envs). Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, GPA, GRE scores, and a personal statement that describes the candidate’s interest in the position and relevant education and experience to Dr. Jeffrey Hicke (jhi...@uidaho.edu) as well as apply to the desired degree program. Inquiries via email or phone (208-885-6240) are welcome.
-- Jeffrey Hicke Associate Professor Department of Geography University of Idaho McClure Hall Room 305D Mailing Address: Geography University of Idaho 875 Perimeter Drive Stop 3021 Moscow ID 83844-3021 Phone: 208-885-6240 Fax: 208-885-2855 jhi...@uidaho.edu www.uidaho.edu/~jhicke
