A graduate research assistantship at the M.Sc. level is available in the
Invasive Plant Ecology Laboratory of Dr. Catherine Tarasoff at the
School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Michigan
Technological University. The successful applicant will lead a project
studying the legacy effect of invasive plant competition on biomass
production and subsequent economic returns of the biofuel crop
switchgrass. Field work will be conducted locally and at a partner
research facility approximately 3 hrs drive. As the project is
experiment-based, extensive field work is expected. However, it is also
expected that the student will research and develop complimentary
greenhouse experiments.
A background in forestry, botany, community ecology, weed science, or
agronomy is desirable; as well as, an interest in the application of
statistical methods and applied ecology. Proficiency in spoken and
written English is a necessity.
Michigan Tech is one of the Nation’s premier Forestry and Environmental
Science Universities. The School of Forest Resources and Environmental
Science has been ranked *fourth in the nation*
<http://www.academicanalytics.com/TopSchools/TopPrograms.aspx#9> for
scholarly productivity among forestry schools, and *first in North
America*
<http://saf.publisher.ingentaconnect.com/content/saf/jof/2006/00000104/00000005/art00005>
based on citations per faculty member.
Michigan Tech is located in the snowbelt (>200” annual snowfall) of
Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula on the south shore of Lake Superior.
Michigan Tech is in the small town of Houghton, which was rated as one
of the top 10 U.S. adrenaline outposts by National Geographic Adventure
Magazine <http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/0107/trips_5.html>
and boasts excellent skiing, hiking, kayaking and mountain biking.
Consideration of applications begins immediately and will continue until
the position is filled. The ideal start date is July 1, 2009 but other
dates will be considered.
Interested persons should send a cover letter, GRE scores, one-page
statement of professional interests, curriculum vitae including names
and contact information for three references, and any other relevant
materials to Dr. Tarasoff by email at [email protected].
<mailto:%[email protected].>
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Catherine Tarasoff – Invasive Plant Ecologist
School of Forest Resources and Environmental Sciences
1400 Townsend Drive
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
49931
906-487-2396
[email protected]
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