M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship in Forestry Available January 2008 =20
I am seeking a M.S. student to begin studies in Spring or Fall Semester 2008. This project will involve summarizing and modeling the past and future growth and yield of a long-term, disturbance-based silvicultural study located in central Maine. Although much of the data has been already acquired, there will be opportunities for 1-2 months of data collection in Summer 2008 or 2009 at the field site in Maine. This project allows for the unique opportunity to develop silvicultural knowledge in two systems-the hardwood forests of Indiana and the mixed-conifer forests of Maine, and build collaborative relationships both at Purdue University and the University of Maine. =20 Coursework in forestry/silviculture is required; expertise in modeling design and theory, biometrics and statistics are desirable. Candidates with familiarity with the U.S. Forest Service's growth and yield model, Forest Vegetation Simulator, will be given preference. Candidates should have a GPA of at least 3.0, and score higher than the 50th percentile on both the Verbal and Quantitative components and higher than 4.0 on the Analytical Writing component of the GRE. =20 This position has guaranteed support for 2 years, with extension as needed to complete an ambitious program. Graduate stipends currently are $16,676 per year and include tuition waivers. Competitive stipends at higher amounts may be available. I prefer that interested candidates contact me by email ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), although you may contact me by phone (765-494-2155).=20 =20 Purdue University is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. Women and individuals in under represented groups are encouraged to apply. =20 Mike R. Saunders Assistant Professor of Hardwood Silviculture Department of Forestry and Natural Resources 221C Pfendler Hall 715 West State Street Purdue University West Lafayette IN 47907-2061 Phone: 765-494-2155 Cell: 765-430-1440 Fax: 765-494-9461 =20
