Graduate student opportunities in biogeochemistry and insect outbreaks at the University of Idaho. Two graduate research assistantships are available for M.S. candidates. 1) Watershed-scale carbon and water cycling: The student will participate in a recently funded interdisciplinary research project designed improve our understanding of coupled carbon and water fluxes in the mountainous terrain of northern Idaho. The project will analyze simulation model results to assess interactions with climate variability and change and land-use/land-cover change. 2) Bark beetle outbreak dynamics: Research topics include spatiotemporal analyses of outbreaks, assessment of outbreak dynamics using remote sensing imagery, investigation of stand and climate controls, and/or quantification of effects on forest ecosystems and biogeochemical fluxes. Ideal candidates will have backgrounds in ecology, entomology, geography, biogeosciences, hydrology, or a related field (depending on assistantship of interest). Graduate students will have the opportunity to receive degrees in either Geography or Environmental Science. The positions provide full support at $23,000 annually plus health insurance, tuition, and fees. Funding is currently available and runs through May 2008, with additional funding possible. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, GPA, GRE scores, and a personal statement that describes the candidates interest in the position and relevant education and experience to Dr. Jeffrey Hicke ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Informal inquiries via email or phone (208-885-6240) are encouraged. --
Jeffrey Hicke Assistant Professor Department of Geography University of Idaho McClure Hall Room 305D Mailing Address: McClure Hall Room 203 PO Box 443021 Moscow, ID 83844-3021 Phone: 208-885-6240 Fax: 208-885-2855 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
