Graduate Research Assistantship - Masters Coastal Resource Management Integrated Environmental Science Program Bethune-Cookman University One research assistant position will be available beginning Fall 2009. 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. In keeping with BCU's historic commitment, 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 Integrated Environmental Science upon final approval of the curriculum by the BCU Trustees) to receive the assistantship. For more information on the new Integrated 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). Previous applicants to the program need not reapply. 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 immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected
