PhD Opportunity in landscape ecology/forest ecology, Department of Forest Management, College of Forestry and Conservation. University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Graduate student assistantship: A graduate student assistantship is available for a NSF funded 3 year project which examines uncertainties in species distribution modeling approaches to climate change impact analysis. The student will be encouraged to contribute to research examining the historic and contemporary distributions of vascular plant species of the mountain ranges of California. The project will entail the use of historic and modern datasets, the development of climate and biophysical surfaces, and the application of mechanistic and statistical models to spatial data. Students will have the opportunity to pursue their own questions within these general themes. Candidates with prior experience in GIS and raster analysis, experience with ENVI/IDL, and R, are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a strong academic record, prior field and programming experience, and a demonstrated interest in related research. Student support will include a research assistantship, teaching assistantships, medical benefits, and tuition waivers. Positions will begin in either the Fall of 2008 or the Spring 2009. The community and resources: Missoula, a city of ~ 60,000 is known for its friendly people, outdoor activities, wildlife, and beer! It's a great place to live and work. Missoula valley is surrounded by National Forests and wilderness areas and hosts the Blackfoot, Bitterroot, and Clark Fork rivers. Students will have access to the College's research forests and experimental stations. To apply: Please email the following application materials (as one document) to Dr. Solomon Dobrowski at [EMAIL PROTECTED]: 1) a current resume or CV, including GPA and test scores (if available); 2) a letter of interest, including research interests, professional goals and prior experience; 3) personal contact information; and 4) contact info for three professional references. For information on the College of Forestry & Conservation at the University of Montana, please see: http://www.cfc.umt.edu/ Solomon Dobrowski Asst. Professor, Forest Landscape Ecology Department of Forest Management College of Forestry and Conservation University of Montana phone: (406) 243 6068 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
