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I have one graduate assistantship available for an individual interested in pursuing graduate study in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University beginning summer (June) 2010. The assistantship is related to a multidisciplinary project focused on fuels management effects on wildlife habitat and timber production. This project is funded by the USDA Forest Service in cooperation with the Oregon State University College of Forestry and the (OR) Institute of Natural Resources. Applicants should have a solid background in wildlife ecology, landscape ecology, or a related field, an interest in modeling wildlife-habitat relationships, and the ability to work both independently and as a part of a research team. Students will be expected to present research results at professional conferences, publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific outlets, and pursue extramural funding to supplement their assistantships, as appropriate. For a potential MS student, a working knowledge of GIS is preferred, but not required. For a potential PhD student, a working knowledge of GIS and an interest in evaluating and modeling wildlife-habitat relationships is required. PhD applicants also are expected to have a completed MS degree with thesis, or several years of work experience comparable to a MS degree with thesis. GRE scores must be less than five years old. Potential MS students must have received a GPA equivalent to a 3.0/4.0 on their last 90 term (or 60 semester) hours. I encourage interested students to send 1) a cover letter describing your professional background, relevant research experience and interests, career goals, and reasons for seeking a MS or PhD degree, 2) names and contact information for three references, 3) a current curriculum vitae, and 4) copies of transcripts and GRE scores (unofficial copies are fine for initial contact; official copies will be required for admittance to graduate program) *directly to me (Anita Morzillo; **[email protected]*<[email protected]> *) as a single *.pdf document.* Do not submit materials to the OSU Graduate School at this time. I will begin reviewing application materials as soon as I receive them, but materials must be received by me on or before 30 April 2010. I encourage interested individuals to contact me initially by the email provided above (541-737-8433) to learn more about my research program and this particular project prior to sending their application materials. Further information about the Oregon State University College of Forestry may be found at http://www.cof.orst.edu/.
