*PhD Research Assistantship, **School** of Forestry, Northern Arizona University* *Forest** Ecology/Ecophysiology/Forest** Health *
A PhD-level Research Assistantship is open in the School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University (NAU). The PhD student will work with Dr. Tom Kolb (http://www.for.nau.edu/cms/content/view/21/43/) on research focused on understanding the causes and consequences of tree mortality in high-elevation mixed conifer forests of the southwestern U.S. Applicants should have a B.S. and preferably a M.S. in forestry, ecology, or a related discipline. Applicants without an M.S. should have significant research experience. The position is available July 1, 2008. The assistantship is funded for 4 years, will start at about $18,103 per year, and includes university health insurance and waivers of out-of-state tuition and half of in-state tuition. Interested applicants should email Dr. Kolb with a brief statement of interest in the position, qualifications, a summary of academic training and performance, and GRE scores. Tom Kolb School of Forestry Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5018 Ph: 928-523-7491 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- Thomas E. Kolb Professor of Forest Ecophysiology Coordinator of Graduate Programs School of Forestry Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-15018 U.S.A. Fax: 928-523-1080 Office phone: 928-523-7491
