*PhD Assistantship in Applied Forest Ecology and Silviculture 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 adaptive silvicultural
strategies for addressing climate change and forest health impacts on
forest ecosystems in the northeastern United States. The student will
join a team of collaborators from the University of Vermont and U.S.
Forest Service Northern Research Station and North Institute of Applied
Climate Science to quantify the ability of adaptive silvicultural
strategies to sustain the delivery of critical ecosystem services across
a diversity of forest types using field studies and forest and landscape
simulation modeling. The position is available for Summer/Fall 2016 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. Experience or interest in the use of forest, ecosystem,
and landscape simulation models is preferred.
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.
Interested applicants should also supply all application materials to
the UVM Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources (RSENR)
Program (PhD in Natural Resources) by February 1, 2016 – when applying,
please state your interest in this position in the "Statement of
Purpose."
(http://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/?Page=graduate-application-process.html).
Contact:
Dr. Anthony D’Amato (awdam...@uvm.edu, 802-656-8030)*
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Patricia Butler
Climate Change Outreach Specialist
Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science
(906) 482-6303 x12
www.nrs.fs.fed.us/niacs/
www.forestadaptation.org
