GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP (M.S.) School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
There is an opening for a two-year graduate research assistant position at School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University (Starting July 1, 2009) in the field of ecological economics. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with the Ecological Restoration Institute to estimate economic impacts of ecological restoration treatments and biomass utilization (job and income creations). With the worsening condition of the U.S. economy, there is a greater need for information on how to create more employment opportunities in economically depressed rural areas. We will estimate potential economic impacts (output, job, and income creations) of ecological restoration treatments and biomass utilizations, including biomass energy development. This project will generate time-sensitive information that communities and land managers can use to attract public funding for enhancing their social and economic environment while promoting ecosystem health. The successful applicants should work well with people and have good communication (written and oral) and organizational skills. Candidates should have background and interest in forestry, natural resource economics and policy, or other related disciplines. Application procedures Candidates should submit: - A one-page letter (email is satisfactory) describing qualifications and experience - An up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume - Copies of undergraduate college transcripts - Names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references to: Dr. Yeon-Su Kim School of Forestry Box 15018 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ 86011 Phone: (928) 523-6643 e-mail: yeon-su....@nau.edu Graduate school admissions applications are completed separately through NAU and the School of Forestry. See the NAU web site (http://www.for.nau.edu) for details.
