An M.Sc. position is available for a study of quantitative
silviculture of northern hardwood forests in relation to
sustainability and rate of production in support of emerging forest
industries. The project is funded under Michigan’s first Center of
Energy Excellence in a partnership with Frontier Renewable Resources
LLC. Frontier is building the first commercial-scale lignocellulosic
bioethanol facility in the United States at Kinross, in Michigan’s
Upper Peninsula.
A background in forestry, ecosystem science, or natural resources in
forested ecosystems is required, as well as interest in application of
quantitative methods in scientific investigations. Proficiency in
spoken and written English is an absolute necessity. The assistantship
comes with a competitive stipend and covers the cost of tuition and
fees.
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 for
scholarly productivity among forestry schools. The university is
located in the Houghton, Michigan near the shores of Lake Superior,
and offers superb outdoor recreation opportunities in a modern, safe
small city community.
The start date is fall semester 2009. Interested persons should send a
short cover letter, GRE scores, one-page statement of professional
interests, curriculum vitae including names and contact information
for two references, and any other relevant materials to Dr. Froese by
email at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin on July 31,
2009.
Michigan Tech is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal
opportunity employer.
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Robert Froese, PhD, RPF
Associate Professor, School of Forest Resources and Environmental
Science
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 49931 USA
Email: [email protected]; Voice: 906-487-2723; Fax: 906-487-2915
