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Doctoral Assistantship (PhD in Forest Resources) Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources University of Georgia, Athens, GA Start Semester: Fall 2015 Assistantship Description: This doctoral assistantship is for a student interested in undertaking research on ascertaining the economic impacts of wood-based energy products on the national/regional timber markets and determining related changes in environmental impacts (carbon, air quality, and water footprint). The student is expected to complete his/her thesis within four years from the start date. Stipend and Benefits: This assistantship is based on a 40% stipend (16 hour work week). Position will offer about $19,595/year, full tuition waiver, and the University supplement for health insurance. Student will be responsible for paying activity fees to the University of Georgia. Application: Information about the Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources is available at http://warnell.uga.edu/. Details about the graduate program are available at http://warnell.uga.edu/grad/index.php. Details of the application process are at http://warnell.uga.edu/grad/application-process.php. Application must be submitted electronically through the web site of UGA's Graduate School. Qualifications: Applicants having a keen interest in large scale environmental and economic modeling approaches are encouraged to apply. An educational background in economics is preferred but not mandatory. National and international applicants are encouraged to apply. Please contact Dr. Puneet Dwivedi before submitting the application. Early applicants will be preferred. Contact: Dr. Puneet Dwivedi Assistant Professor (Sustainability Sciences) Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources University of Georgia 180 E Green Street Athens, GA (30602- 2152) Phone: +1-706-542-2406 Email: pune...@uga.edu<mailto:pune...@uga.edu> University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
