PhD Assistantship in Applied Forest Ecology at the University of Vermont
Project: The University of Vermont, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources is seeking a PhD-level graduate student to participate in a research project examining the long-term dynamics of montane spruce-fir forest ecosystems in the northeastern United States. The student will join a team of collaborators from the University of Vermont, University of Maine, and U.S. Forest Service to describe the developmental and growth dynamics and structural conditions of old-growth spruce-fir forests across northern New England and New York using dendrochronological and long-term plot records. The position is available for Summer 2015 and includes three guaranteed years of funding (stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance).
Qualifications: M.S. in forest ecology, forestry, silviculture, biology or a closely related field. Applicants should be able to work independently, but also cooperatively with other researchers in the lab and on the larger project. Applicants should also have a strong work ethic, demonstrated writing and quantitative capabilities, and a record of leadership.
Application: Interested applicants should submit the following: letter of interest (including relevant research interests), names and contact information of three references, and CV to Dr. Anthony D’Amato (dam...@umn.edu). For more information on the graduate program and links to apply, please visit: http://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/?Page=graduate-application-process.html
Contact: Dr. Anthony D’Amato (dam...@umn.edu, 978-756-6199) -- ************************************************************** 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: dam...@umn.edu Website: http://silviculture.forestry.umn.edu/
