*Graduate Research Assistantship in Ecohydrology, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, University of Hawaii, Manoa*
A M.S. graduate assistantship in Ecohydrology and Environment Science in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management at University of Hawaii, Manoa may be available Fall 2016, contingent upon funding. The applicant will be expected to fulfill all Department and University requirements for a graduate degree in a timely manner, conduct original applied research related to Ecohydrology and its application to freshwater ecosystem and natural resources management, participate in Department and University activities, working with project collaborators and its stakeholders, and be an active lab member. *Position Description: *This research addresses the needs for the distinct hydrologic and watershed conditions in Hawaii islands and empirically tested the hydrologic theories that incorporates climatic and anthropogenic characteristics, with a broader aim to link “ridge to reef” and to understand freshwater influences to Hawaii coastal systems. Toward that end, this project examines the flow processes and establish empirical models to describe the stream flow and sediment transport in Hawaii streams and watersheds. This research seeks to improve the hydrologic models to describe water availability in facing climate change, and its management implication to freshwater ecosystem, sustainable agriculture, and sediment input in coastal area of Hawaii. The research objectives are to: 1) identify current status of surface hydrology in Hawaii watersheds and understand its impact on freshwater ecosystem and natural resources management. 2) survey and compile data to establish models for Hawaiian streams to link with ecosystems and agriculture *Qualifications and Application Instructions: *Competitive applicants will be highly motivated and independent, have some experience with hydrology , environmental science, or environmental management, GIS and statistical background is a plus, willing to work collaboratively and communicate projects with stakeholders, be willing to engage with the Department and the University. Preference will be given to applicants with hydrology and aquatic ecology experience and who have published. Interested individuals should email Dr. Yin-Phan Tsang as soon as possible. Please provide the following materials: 1) cover letter describing general research interests and specific experiences; 2) brief statement of professionals goals; 3) resume; 4) transcripts (unofficial ok); and 6) list of two references with contact information (email, phone, address); and 6) GRE and TOEFL scores, if available. *The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) *was founded in 1907 as the College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, renamed the College of Hawai'i, the institution in 1912, during which the first graduation conferred four degrees. In 1920, the institution became the University of Hawai'i. Located in the Pacific Ocean, midway between Asia and the Americas, the Hawaiian Islands form a bridge between East and West. Many graduate programs at UHM have benefited from Hawai'i's unique geographical location and the advantages that it provides. The university offers internationally renowned programs in Asian theatre, astronomy, developmental and reproductive biology, international business, marine biology, ocean and earth sciences and technology, second language studies, travel industry management, and tropical agriculture. The *Natural Resources and Environmental Management department* *(NREM)* at UHM emphasizes the science and management of natural resources and their links to environmental quality. NREM provide students with scientific knowledge of the physical, chemical, biological, economic, social, and policy elements of natural resources management. This allows them to understand the principles that underpin productive, sustainable land use, and enhanced environmental quality. *Please direct correspondence to:* Yin-Phan Tsang, Ph.D. Natural Resources and Environmental Management University of Hawaii, Manoa Phone: +1 808-956-6361 Email: tsa...@hawaii.edu http://yinphantsang.org/