[ECOLOG-L] GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP IN BAKER CYPRESS ECOLOGY AT HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY

[Jeffrey Kane]

Masters Assistantship available in Fire and Forest Ecology 
Department of Forestry and Wildland Resources, Humboldt State University 

GRADUATE RESEARCH IN BAKER CYPRESS ECOLOGY

Dr. Jeffrey Kane, Assistant Professor, Department of Forestry and Wildland
Resources at Humboldt State University
(http://humboldt.edu/fwr/faculty/detail/jeff_kane) seeks applications from
highly-motivated students interested in pursuing graduate studies in fire
and forest ecology as a member of the HSU Wildland Fire Lab
(http://www.humboldt.edu/firelab/). The selected student will use
dendrochronology techniques to investigate the impacts of climate and fire
exclusion on tree growth, reproduction, and mortality in a rare conifer,
Baker cypress (Hesperocyparis bakeri), of northern California. 

ANTICIPATED START DATE 
• Fieldwork would start June 1st, 2016 and student would begin coursework at
HSU in Fall 2016

ASSISTANTSHIP BENEFITS 
• Stipend: $17,000 per year for MS student (for 2 years) 

ELIGIBILITY 
Strong candidates for admission to the HSU, Department of Forestry and
Wildland Resources graduate program will have: 
• Grade point average of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale in all college and
university work 
• GRE scores in the top 40th% (~ 500 Verbal, 600 Quantitative, 4.5
Analytical Writing)
• Demonstrated research interest and experience in forestry, ecology, or
related field

HOW TO APPLY 
Send (as a PDF or Word Document): 1) a CV (including GPA, GRE scores and
complete contact information); 2) a letter of interest (clearly stated
research interests and background); 3) unofficial transcripts, and 4) the
names and contact information of three references to: jk...@humboldt.edu.
Review of applications will begin on March 1st, 2016. 

After an initial screening, one student will be asked to submit a formal
application through CSUMentor (http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/). 
Women and applicants from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds are
especially encouraged to apply. Students who do not have a previous degree
in forestry are eligible for admission to the Department of Forestry and
Wildland Resources graduate program.  However, students who are admitted may
be required to take prerequisite undergraduate forestry courses (e.g. forest
mensuration, silviculture). 

[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-Track Forest Ecophysiologist at Humboldt State University

[Jeffrey Kane]

Humboldt State University’s Department of Forestry & Wildland Resources
invites applications for an academic year tenure-track faculty position in
Forest Ecophysiology with a research focus on climate change. We seek to
fill this position at the Assistant Professor rank; however, rank and salary
are dependent on the appointee's qualifications and experience. Professional
qualification includes: A Ph.D. in Forestry or a closely related field is
preferred. Applicants with considerable progress toward doctorate degree
completion by appointment date will be considered. The successful candidate
is expected to be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong
research record. Instructional assignments may include: Dendrology and
Silvics as well as other general forestry-related courses consistent with
the programmatic needs of the department and students. The faculty member
will also be expected to develop an externally funded research program in
Forest Ecophysiology and to participate in graduate programs within the
College of Natural Resources and Sciences. The primary professional
responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching; research,
scholarship and creative activity; and service to the University, profession
and community. Qualified candidates should submit the following materials:
letter of application - please include research interests and a statement of
teaching philosophy; curriculum vitae; teaching evaluations; application for
academic employment; supplemental application for employment; Graduate
transcripts; and names and contact information of three professional
references. Please email your application as one .pdf file to
fwr7...@humboldt.edu. First consideration will be given to completed
applications received no later than November 2, 2015. See full advertisement
for more details
(http://www2.humboldt.edu/aps/docs/jobs/2016-17%20Vacancies/7665_1617_FWR_ForestEcophysiology_Vacancy.pdf).