M.S. Assistantship in environmental science starting in June 2008. The Center for the Environment at Plymouth State University (NH) (http://www.plymouth.edu/cfe) invites applicants for our M.S. degree program in Environmental Science and Policy. We currently have a position for a research assistant to work on an altitudinal transect project in partnership with the Margret and H.A. Rey Center in Waterville Valley, NH (http://reycenter.org/). The student will focus on the collection of phenological vegetation data pertaining specifically to changing climate trends. The position includes opportunities for field oriented environmental education related to northeastern forest ecology. The M.S. in Environmental Science allows students to customize a flexible, interdisciplinary, policy-relevant, graduate research program with opportunities to work partner organizations as part of their research. PSU is located in the scenic heart of the Lakes and White Mountain Region of New Hampshire with easy access to recreational and research sites. A competitive stipend is available, including fully-paid tuition and summer salary. Review of applications will begin immediately with priority given to applications received by March 7, 2008. Please contact Michele L. Pruyn, Assistant Professor of Plant Biology at [EMAIL PROTECTED] for more information.
