GRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITY in Forest Ecosystem Restoration and Ecology – Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences, University of Idaho
I am seeking one or two highly motivated MS- or PhD-level graduate students to begin in the summer or fall semester 2018. The topic of research is flexible, but should fall into the broad theme of forest ecosystem restoration and ecology. In general, I am looking for students with an interest in understanding the effects of disturbance on the structure and function of forest ecosystems, and how this knowledge can be applied to help manage and restore important ecosystem services. Specific projects could include (but are not limited to) topics such as developing and refining forest stand development models, understanding linkages between riparian and upland forests, and fire effects on the temporal and structural complexity in forest ecosystems. The positions are available Summer 2018 and can be either a master’s or doctoral appointment depending on interests and experience. Financial support may be a combination of teaching and research assistantships, and is available for no more than three years. Applicants should have a strong work ethic and ability to work independently, strong writing and quantitative capabilities, good plant identification skills, and demonstrated leadership experience. Applicants with expertise and backgrounds in forest ecology and silviculture preferred. The Department of Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences and College of Natural Resources (http://www.uidaho.edu/cnr) at the University of Idaho (UI) are home to an energetic and productive community of researchers with a strong commitment to student achievement and success. Located in Moscow, a classic small college town with great amenities, UI is Idaho’s premier research university and is surrounded by the beautiful forest and natural landscapes of the northern Rockies and Inland Northwest. More information on the Natural Resources Graduate Program in UI’s College of Natural Resources can be found at: http://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/grad-programs. To apply, please send your CV and specific information explaining your educational background and relevant experiences by Dec. 15, 2017. For more information, please contact Dr. Charles Goebel at cgoe...@uidaho.edu or 208-885-7311.
