The Spatial Sciences Center at Montana State University is seeking a highly motivated graduate student with research interests in remote sensing of ecosystem dynamics. The student will be expected to engage in ecological research that integrates novel remote sensing approaches and platforms including UAV, aerial, and satellite. Applicants should have a strong background in ecology and geospatial science, with an emphasis on remote sensing. The student should also have demonstrated field experience. Applicants with prior experience using UAVs are especially encouraged to apply. The student will be supported by a 2-year graduate research assistantship in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences at Montana State University. To learn more about the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences at Montana State University please visit: http://landresources.montana.edu/; and to learn more about the research in Scott Powell’s lab, please visit: http://montana.edu/spowell/. To apply, please send a letter of interest, a resume/CV, transcripts (unofficial is fine at this stage), GRE scores, and contact details for 3 references to: Dr. Scott Powell at spow...@montana.edu. The position is available beginning in the fall of 2015, but a summer start date will also be considered.
