A PhD or MSc research and teaching assistantship in remote sensing and resources inventory is available in the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University. The position will focus on further developing emerging remote sensing technology and statistical imputation algorithms for large area ecosystem assessment and inventory. The selected candidate will also serve as a teaching assistant for the integrated fall practicum (http://forest.mtu.edu/camp/) during the fall semesters of the assistantship.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, innovative, and posses a degree in Forestry, Forest Science, Environmental Science, or a related field. Start date is negotiable; however, spring semester 2011 is ideal. The assistantship includes a full tuition wavier and a competitive stipend. The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science is located in a 93,000-square-foot teaching and research facility, and has state-of-the-art computing equipment, including remote sensing/GIS teaching and research laboratories (http://www.mtu.edu/forest/). Michigan Tech is also home to the Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences Institute (EPSSI), which is comprised of over twenty faculty focused upon promoting interdisciplinary research and education in various aspects of remote sensing (http://www.epssi.mtu.edu/). The University's close proximity to vast expanses of Northern Hardwood Forest make it an ideal location to conduct research on remote sensing and sustainable management in forested ecosystems. Interested persons should e-mail GRE scores, a statement of professional interests, curriculum vitae including names and contact information for three references, a writing sample, and any other relevant materials to Dr. Michael Falkowski ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin on October 30th, 2011. Final award of the assistantship is subject to the availability of funds. Please consult the following webpage for additional information regarding the graduate program and associated application procedures (http://www.mtu.edu/forest/graduate/program/). -- 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 Nothing I say should reasonably be construed as endorsed by my employer.
