*PhD Position available in Forest Economics* Funding is available at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to support Ph.D. research under the supervision of Craig Johnston ( http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/johnston/). Prospective students should have an interest in conducting interdisciplinary research investigating the relationship between forest management and climate change. Governments around the world are looking to timber rich regions for climate change mitigating strategies, yet little is known about the true social and economic costs of using these sources. With this in mind, different techniques may be applied for modeling and numerically solving constrained optimization models that are rooted in economic theory. Specifically, the research may focus on three topics: forest economics and management, the international trade of forest products, and issues related to bioenergy systems.
*Qualifications:* - A master’s degree in economics, forestry or related environmental sciences (BS considered with equivalent demonstrated experience/expertise), and - Experience in programming constrained optimization models in R and GAMS. **Applicants must have excellent English writing and verbal communication skills** *Stipend/Salary:* Current annual stipend levels are $21,224 per year before taxes, plus tuition remission and health care benefits. A start date of September 1, 2015 is envisioned, but students interested in starting in with the summer, 2015 field season (June 1) or earlier are also strongly encouraged to apply. *Application Process:* Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and review will continue until a suitable candidate is chosen. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The position is open to both US citizen and international candidates. Interested applicants are asked to e-mail the documents listed below to our Student Services Coordinator Sara Rodock (rod...@wisc.edu) (in ONE PDF file only). - Our departmental graduate application cover sheet ( http://go.wisc.edu/oxbq0b) - Letter outlining research interests, academic and professional backgrounds - Resume or CV - Copies of transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable at this point) - GRE scores - Names and contact addresses of three references Questions (but not your application) should be directed to Dr. Johnston ( *craig.johns...@wisc.edu* <craig.johns...@wisc.edu>). *University, Department, Labs:* The University of Wisconsin-Madison is one of the major research universities in the United States (www.wisc.edu). It ranks 2nd in research expenditures among all U.S. universities and first among public universities. Total student enrollment is 41,500, out of which 8,800 are graduate students. Employees include 2,000 faculty. UW-Madison has a long history of excellence in economics and forestry. *Town:* Madison, Wisconsin consistently ranks as one of the best places in the United States to live, work, and study. It is Wisconsin's capital city, with a vibrant metropolitan population of approximately 500,000 that combines small town charm with a nice variety of leisure and cultural opportunities. For more information on campus and town see: http://www.wisc.edu/about/location.php*.*
