Oklahoma State University is inviting applications for a graduate assistantship in Ecohydrology / Ecosystem Sciences at the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM). The position will be filled at the Ph.D. or M.S. level.
Research will be directed toward improving our understanding of the coupling processes between vegetation systems and hydrological systems across precipitation gradients at various spatial and temporal scales. Specifically, how vegetation dynamics resulted from natural and anthropogenic disturbances (e.g. woody plant expansion, drought, fire, and changing climate) will affect soil and hydrological processes, and how altered processes in soil and hydrology will provide feedback on both vegetation systems and atmosphere through vapor, carbon and dust fluxes. A graduate assistantship is available of $17,500 for Ph.D. or $15,500 for M.S. annually for a one-half time appointment. Benefits include tuition waiver and health insurance (for student only; family coverage available for an additional fee). Tentative Starting Date: Summer or Fall, 2009 Applications should include: Cover letter stating interests and professional goals; C.V./ Resume; Transcripts; GRE (and TOEFL for applicants for whom English is not his/her native language); Three reference letters Send applications and information requests to: Dr. Chris Zou at 008C Ag Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078 or email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional information about the department, please visit:http://nrem.okstate.edu. General information about admission requirements to the University, please visit: http://gradcollege.okstate.edu/admissions/default.htm Location and Facilities OSU locates at Stillwater, a college town with a permanent population around 50000 and an enrollment of about 25,000 students. Stillwater enjoys a rich academic environment, safe and inexpensive living of a typical US college town. It is within one-hour driving distance to much larger cities (Oklahoma City and Tulsa). The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) is conducting research in ecology, ecohydrology, ecosystem sciences, forest biometrics, forest economics, forest genetics, forest management, silviculture, tree physiology, watershed management, and wildlife. The Department works in conjunction with the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station and Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and has cooperative research relationships with several forest industries, the Oklahoma Forestry Service, and the U.S. Forest Service.
