A Graduate Research Assistantship is immediately available at the
University of Nevada, Reno for a M.S.-level graduate student who is
interested in biogeography. The project’s goal is to reconstruct the
historical distribution of pinyon-juniper woodlands in the Great Basin
ecosystem of central Nevada. Three sources of information will be used to
reconstruct pinyon-juniper distribution: (a) classification of vegetation
from aerial photographs; (b) point-based observations from 19th Century
Government Land Office (GLO) records; and (c) presence / absence of
diagnostic phytoliths. The successful candidate should have: (1) a strong
interest in plant geography and ecology, especially of Great Basin
ecosystems; (2) background or experience in GIS, databases, or mapping;
(3) background or experience in plant identification and in general
laboratory techniques; and (4) a B.S. in Natural Resources, Forest or
Rangeland Ecology and Management, Botany, or closely related field.
Starting stipend is $21,000 per year, with additional benefits of a
partial tuition waiver and health insurance for the student (health
insurance for the student’s spouse and dependents are also available at an
additional cost to the student). To apply, send: (i) a letter of
application that details your qualifications for the Assistantship that
addresses the 4 characteristics above; (ii) a copy of transcripts and GRE
scores (unofficial copies are acceptable for evaluation purposes); and
(iii) arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to:
Dr. Robert S. Nowak, Professor
Dept. Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences / MailStop 370
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557
Email: [email protected]
Voice: 775-784-1656
Fax: 775-784-4789
Web page: http://www.ag.unr.edu/nowak/Default.htm
Materials can be submitted electronically (preferred). Applications will
be reviewed beginning January 15, 2010 and will continue until the
position is filled. Contact Dr. Nowak for more information.
