PhD position in climate change and forest ecosystems Michigan Technological University
A PhD position is available for a highly motivated and qualified individual in the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University (MTU) jointly with the Northern Institute of Applied Carbon Science (NIACS). The student has the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that include the impacts of climate change on forest ecosystems of the Lake States. In addition to research on a specific topic, the successful applicant will design an educational program for a K-12 school as part of a recently funded NSF grant (GK12 Global Watershed: Integrating Rural and Global Perspectives with Research and Technological Advances). This NSF-funded project provides very favorable support for living expenses ($18,000 per year in year 1, $30,000 per year in years 2 and 3, and a tuition waiver). Desirable qualifications of the applicant include a master’s degree in Ecology, Forestry, Physical Sciences or other Biology-related fields. A strong background or interest in field based research, teaching, experimental design and statistics is highly desired. The successful applicant must be an American citizen or permanent resident. The quality of life for MTU students is outstanding. MTU is located in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula on the South Shore of Lake Superior. The region is dominated by publicly-owned forests, and is rated as an excellent place for outdoor adventure (see National Geographic Adventure Magazine ). MTU is in Houghton, Michigan and is a small community with all the characteristics of such (safe, inexpensive, friendly). Consideration of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter that states your research interests and provides names and contact information for three references. Also include your curriculum vitae and any other relevant material (publications). Please email all application material to Dr. Linda Nagel ([email protected]). -- Linda M. Nagel Associate Professor of Silviculture School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Michigan Technological University 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295 Phone: (906) 487-2812 Fax: (906) 487-2915 [email protected] http://forest.mtu.edu
