Please post the following. Graduate Assistantship - Urban Forest Ecology The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University currently has a graduate assistantship (M.S. $15,540) available in Forest Ecology. Auburn University assistantships include tuition and fee waivers as well as shared funding of health insurance. The starting date for this position is January 5, 2009.
As part of a larger research project the student will examine the structure and functioning of urban forests, particularly with regard to ecosystem services. Minimum qualifications include a B.S. degree, and an interest in urban forest ecology and or ecosystem services. Tree identification, silvics and GIS/remote sensing skills are highly desirable (but not required). Additional information is available by contacting Dr. Arthur H. Chappelka in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, Auburn University ([EMAIL PROTECTED], 334-844-1047). Interested students should send a letter of interest, resume, transcripts (photocopy is acceptable), and GRE scores if available (photocopy is acceptable) to Dr. A.H. Chappelka, School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn, AL 36849-5418. Art Chappelka Professor Forest Biology School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Auburn University Auburn, AL 36849-5418 PH # 334-844-1047 FAX # 334-844-1084 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
