[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in Ecosystem Dynamics available at the University of Idaho

[a meddens]

*PhD position in Ecosystem Dynamics available at the University of Idaho*

We seek a sincere, motivated, and creative individual to apply for an
exciting PhD assistantship in Ecosystem Dynamics. The successful candidate
will work with Dr. Arjan Meddens to examine the spatial and temporal
patterns of ecosystem dynamics across the western United States. You will
work on highly relevant research which aims to improve ecosystem resilience
to future disturbances across the larger landscape under rapidly changing
climate conditions. Since this position is initially funded by a Teaching
Assistantship (TA), the candidates’ research area is somewhat flexible.
Potential research topics include: (1) the dynamics of fire refugia and
utilization of fire refugia by plant or animal species, (2) spatial and
temporal patterns of bark beetle outbreaks, (3) measuring ecosystem
structure at the forest-tundra ecotone, and/or (4) the utilization of
high-resolution (UAV) lidar applications for forest measurements. A genuine
interest in teaching is required and an interest in societal impacts of
disturbances and management applications is highly desired. The position
includes approximately 2 years of TA funding with the potential for more RA
(Research Assistantship) funding later in the PhD. The successful candidate
will be housed in the Department of Natural Resources and Society in the
College of Natural Resources, which has great collaborative faculty
with expertise
in both the social and biophysical sciences.



Requirements: An active interest in teaching with good interpersonal skills
as wells as strong quantitative background – as demonstrated by courses
taken, programming skills, and GRE scores. Field experience and a
well-rounded educational background in ecology, geography, fire science,
and natural resource management is desired. The position will begin in the
Fall of 2019.


This position has approximately 2 academic year (9 months) Teaching
Assistantship funding available with the possibility of more funding in the
summer and following the first two years. Annual compensation package is
competitive and depends upon experience.



If you like to be considered for the position, please send a letter of
interest and a CV to Arjan Meddens (amedd...@uidaho.edu).



Arjan Meddens PhD

Assistant Research Professor
Department of Natural Resources and Society
College of Natural Resources
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID 83844-1139
Office: CNR 17D
Ph: 208-885-7428
Email: amedd...@uidaho.edu
Web: arjanmeddens.weebly.com

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research (RA) position in Fire Ecology available at the University of Idaho

[a meddens]

*Graduate Research (RA) position in Fire Ecology available at the
University of Idaho*

The University of Idaho seeks a MSc or PhD graduate student in wildfire
ecology. The successful candidate will work with Drs. Arjan Meddens and
Crystal Kolden to examine the ecological importance of wildfire refugia.
The project is fully funded for 2 years under an award from the Joint Fire
Science Program. The successful candidate will be housed in the College of
Natural Resources and will analyze field and geospatial data to locate and
rank the importance of unburned areas within fire perimeters. Areas that do
not burn within fire perimeters can act as fire refugia, providing (1)
protection from the detrimental effects of the fire, (2) seed sources, and
(3) post-fire habitat for plants and animals. This highly relevant research
will aim to improve ecosystem resilience to future disturbances across the
larger landscape under rapidly changing climate conditions.

Requirements: A strong quantitative background, as demonstrated by courses
taken, programming skills, and GRE scores, is required. Field experience
and a well-rounded educational background in ecology, geography, and fire
science is desired. The position will begin in the Summer of 2017.

This position has 2 years of Research Assistant funding available with the
possibility of more funding on a similar project following the first two
years for PhD students. Annual compensation package is competitive and
depends upon degree sought (MS or PHD) and experience.

If you like to be considered for the position, please send a letter of
interest and a CV to Arjan Meddens (amedd...@uidaho.edu).