*******PHD. GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP AVAILABLE FOR FALL 2008********* Influence of climate and land-use change on bird species distributions
One Ph.D. fellowship is available in the IGERT Ecosystem Informatics Program within the Department of Forest Science at Oregon State University starting in October 2008. The focus of this study is to develop species distribution models for terrestrial birds in North America. Computer-based and mathematical modeling will be focused on rates of range expansion in relation to interacting effects of land-use and climate change. The fellowship includes $60,000 over 4 years, tuition and fees for 2 years, and a research allowance. We seek applications from individuals with the following qualifications: (1) a Masters degree in ecology or a related discipline, (2) evidence of strong quantitative skills (particularly statistical modeling) and an interest in computer science, (3) an excellent academic background (see IGERT requirements), (4) some knowledge and experience working in ornithology. This fellowship is only open to U.S. citizens. Application information for the IGERT Ecosystem Informatics program can be found at: http://ecoinformatics.oregonstate.edu/new/apply.html Preference will be given to applications received by August 1st, 2008. ****************************************************************************** Interested persons should contact: Matthew G. Betts, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Wildlife Landscape Ecology Department of Forest Science Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331 USA 541-737-3841 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/cof/fs/people/faculty/betts.php
