Graduate Research Assistantship Opportunity MSc with research focus in fire ecology and ecophysiology
Resprouting by Great Basin Native and Exotic Plant Species:=20 Prediction of Long-term Vegetation Change A two-year position is open for a stipend-funded M.Sc. student to conduct research at the University of Nevada Reno, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science. The successful applicant will develop a thesis topic within the framework of a project focused on post-fire resprouting by woody plants in the Great Basin region. Highly motivated and independently-minded applicants with knowledge of general terrestrial ecology and/or ecophysiology, ability think critically, and experience in field experiments will be given priority. More project detail can be found at: http://www.ag.unr.edu/sparrow/fire_ecology_msc.htm The opportunity is available from January 2008. Applicants must meet UNR admission requirements. To be considered, please send a resume, statement of research interests, transcripts and GRE scores (unofficial copies O.K.), and names and contact details for at least two referees to: Dr Ashley Sparrow Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science University of Nevada Reno 1000 Valley Road Reno NV 89512 USA Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 775-784-1107 =20
