*Graduate Assistantships in Forest Ecology (Univ. Maine)*
The School of Forest Resources, University of Maine (http://www.forest.umaine.edu), is seeking highly motivated graduate students (Masters or Doctoral) in Forest Ecology. Students would participate in one of the following research areas:(1) Characterizing the relationship between annual CO_2 flux (eddy-covariance data) and annual forest productivity at the Howland Research Forest, central Maine; (2) Identifying factors ‒ including climate/weather parameters ‒ that best explain temporal variability in stand-level productivity; (3) Improving carbon accounting methods, particularly regarding carbon flux from decaying deadwood; (4) Examining the effects of long-term silvicultural treatments on forest structure, regeneration, mortality, and productivity using US Forest Service Experimental Forests.This position provides funding at approximately $19,000/year, 50% of health insurance paid, and a tuition waiver. The ideal candidate would have solid quantitative experience/aptitude and a demonstrated ability to conduct independent research. High levels of intellectual curiosityand self-motivation are essential. If interested, please send a CV attached to a message briefly explaining your background and research interests to Dr. Shawn Fraver (shawn.fra...@maine.edu <mailto:shawn.fra...@maine.edu>). Position open until filled.
** Dr. Shawn Fraver E-mail: shawn.fra...@maine.edu -- Shawn Fraver, PhD 5755 Nutting Hall School of Forest Resources University of Maine Orono, ME 04469 (in association with the US Forest Service) Phone: +1 (207) 581-2842 shawn.fra...@maine.edu
