Graduate Research Assistantship - Masters: Coastal Resource Management Environmental Science Program, Bethune-Cookman University Up to two research assistant positions beginning Fall of 2009, subject to funding. RESPONSIBILITIES The successful applicant(s) will perform their thesis research under the supervision of Dr. Michael A. Reiter on an aspect of the assessment of coastal watersheds for resource management in an integrated modeling project funded by NOAA (the specific topic will be related to ongoing or new research in integrated assessment: contact Dr. Reiter for details). The assistantships carry a stipend of $16,000 plus tuition per year for up to three years (assuming satisfactory progress toward the degree and maintenance of a 3.0 gpa), based upon grant funding. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum: U.S. citizenship, graduation from an accredited undergraduate program in a major applicable to resource management (any field science, resource economics, etc.), and acceptance to BCU's MS program are required. Individuals with an interest in interdisciplinary resource management are particularly welcome to apply. Successful candidates will be selected from among multiple applicants based on grades, communication skills, potential to work effectively and independently on scientific projects, and career goals. Minority students are particularly encouraged to apply. APPLICATION To be considered, applicants must submit a letter of interest outlining any special qualifications, GRE scores, copies of undergraduate transcripts, and two recommendation letters to Dr. Reiter at the address below. The successful applicant(s) must also be accepted by the BCU Masters program in Leadership with an Emphasis on Environmental Issues (students will be transferred to the MS in Environmental Science upon final approval of the curriculum by the BCU Trustees) to receive the assistantship. For more information on the new Environmental Science program at BCU, visit http://www4.cookman.edu/faculty/reiter/EnviSci.htm. For details or application forms for the university's graduate program, visit http://www.cookman.edu/admissions/graduate_prof/index.html). For more details on the research project or program, contact: Michael A. Reiter, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Environmental Science Bethune-Cookman University 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099 V: (386) 481-2695 F: (386) 481-2662 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www4.cookman.edu/faculty/reiter/index.html AA/EOE Screening will begin March 1st and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected Mike ----------------------- Michael A. Reiter, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Environmental Science Bethune-Cookman University 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099 V: (386) 481-2695 F: (386) 481-2662 http://www4.cookman.edu/faculty/reiter/index.html [email protected] "Accuse not Nature, she hath done her part; Do thou but thine." John Milton, Paradise Lost
