Graduate Research Assistantship in Forest Hydrology/Water Quality We are seeking a highly motivated graduate student at MS or PhD level to join a project on the effectiveness of forestry best management practices on stream hydrology and water quality. The successful candidate will work with a team of scientists in the School of Renewable Natural Resources and the Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Louisiana State University. Field research will be in a forest-dominated watershed located in Central Louisiana. This project demands a significant level of field and lab work and the candidate should be in good physical condition, be able to work outdoors in inclement weather and withstand annoying insects. Applicants should have a BS or MS degree in hydrology, forestry, environmental sciences, or a related field and keenly interested in water resources and water quality. Applicants must possess a valid US driver's license and be able to work independently and collaboratively with others. Experience in water quality monitoring and stream measurements are desirable.
The GRA position is available immediately. Starting stipend is $16,000/year + tuition waiver and health insurance coverage. If interested, send a cover letter stating your research interests, your curriculum vitae, university transcripts, GRE scores, and the names and contact information of three referees by email to: Dr. Jun Xu School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/Faculty/Xu,Jun.htm **Louisiana State University is one of only 13 American universities designated as a land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant research center. The University is home to over 34,000 faculty, staff, and students from every state of America and more than 120 foreign countries.
