Graduate Research Assistantship in Fire Ecology
One MS graduate student is sought to conduct research in fire ecology within a funded research project entitled “Managing declining pine stands for the restoration of red-cockaded woodpecker habitat”. The overall goal of the project is to develop protocols for restoring longleaf pine ecosystem to stands currently occupied by declining loblolly pine. We conduct two large-scale field experiments (Fort Benning, GA and Camp Lejune, NC) to develop an optimal silvicultural system that allows best longleaf pine restoration while, at the same time, retaining mature trees and enhancing the herbaceous ground layer. The student is expected to study how various silvicultural treatments affect fuel, fire behavior, and fire effects. We are seeking an outstanding candidate with a degree in Forestry, Biology, Ecology, and Environmental Sciences. The students will be offered a full graduate research assistantship ($15,000/year) plus a tuition waiver. The assistantship is for 2 years, which is renewable annually based on satisfactory performance. Competitive university and/or college scholarships are also available for outstanding candidates. The assistantship is starting January or May 2009. If you are interested, contact: Dr. Geoff Wang, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, 261 Lehotsky Hall, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0317 (Phone: 864-656- 4864; Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]). In your initial contact, please send the following information: statement of your research interest, degrees earned. GPAs, GRE score, and TOFEL scores (for foreign students). For information about Clemson University and the Silviculture/Ecology Lab, visit www.clemson.edu and www.clemson.edu/~gwang/
