*Graduate Assistantship (Forest Ecology) Available, University of Maine:
*The School of Forest Resources, University of Maine, is seeking highly
motivated doctoral student to participate in research addressing one or
more of the following: (1) Identify the factors ‒ including climate
metrics ‒ that best explain temporal variability in stand-level
productivity;(2) Examine forest stand dynamics using long-term permanent
plots and dendrochronology methods; (3) Characterize carbon and nitrogen
dynamics of decaying wood in field decomposition experiments; (4)
Improve forest carbon accounting methods, particularly regarding CO_2
fluxes from dead wood. Much of this work will take place at the Howland
Research Forest in central Maine. Howland Forest has the second longest
running eddy-flux tower in the U.S., and it provides long-term data and
a well-established research infrastructure.**
This assistantship provides funding at approximately $20,000/year, 50%
of health insurance paid, and a tuition waiver for 19 credits/year.
Operating support is also available.
*Qualifications:*The ideal candidate would have solid quantitative
skills, strong field and laboratory skills, and a demonstrated ability
to conduct independent research. High levels of intellectual
curiosityand self-motivation are essential. Position open until filled;
however, an ideal start date would be January, 2019. If interested,
please send a CV attached to a message briefly explaining your
background and research interests to shawn.fra...@maine.edu
<mailto:shawn.fra...@maine.edu>.
Contact: Dr. Shawn Fraver
School of Forest Resources, University of Maine
Web: www.forest.umaine.edu <http://www.forest.umaine.edu/>
E-mail: shawn.fra...@maine.edu <mailto:shawn.fra...@maine.edu>
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Dr. Alessio Mortelliti
Assistant Professor of Wildlife Habitat Conservation
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology
University of Maine
5755 Nutting Hall, Room 228
Orono, ME 04469
Office: 207-581-2915
http://alessiomortelliti.weebly.com/
