We are seeking MS- or PhD-level graduate students in the School of Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University to conduct field-based research on the compositional and structural dynamics of temperate forest ecosystems. Funding is anticipated for a new research project with the overall goal of quantifying and modeling forest change in southeastern Ohio and the adjoining region. The project brings together two lab groups and for specific information about our research program please visit: http://oardc.osu.edu/ferel/index.htm and http://go.osu.edu/StephenMatthews
The position will be available starting June 1, 2017 (Summer Semester) and can be either a master’s or doctoral appointment depending on the abilities and experience of the candidate. Financial support during their graduate program may be a combination of teaching and research assistantships; fellowship support may be possible for outstanding applicants (see web site below for required qualifications). Applicants with expertise and backgrounds in forest ecology and plant identification are highly preferred. Information about the Environment & Natural Resources Graduate Program is available at: http://senr.osu.edu/graduate If you are interested and qualified, please send your CV and message briefly explaining your educational background, field skills, and professional experiences that would be relevant to the academic areas of forest ecology, dendrology, and silviculture by Dec. 16, 2016 to Dr. Stephen Matthews at matthews....@osu.edu. To be considered for funding the deadline to complete the application process to the SENR graduate program is Jan. 1, 2017.
