Graduate student opportunity in landscape vegetation change at the University of Idaho.
Funding is available for a Ph.D. student to study landscape vegetation change caused by drought and bark beetles in Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico. Project goals include quantifying piñon pine and juniper mortality and assessing the effectiveness of restoration treatments with multitemporal aerial and satellite imagery, and developing a predictive model of mortality based on environmental variables. Funding from the National Park Service is available for at least three years at $23,000/year plus tuition/fees and health insurance. The successful candidate will have a background in geography, ecology, biogeosciences, or a related field. Desirable qualifications include a quantitative background, familiarity with remote sensing and statistical modeling, and a research-based M.S. thesis. Students have the opportunity to receive a degree in either Geography (www.uidaho.edu/geography) or the Environmental Science Program (www.uidaho.edu/envs). Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, GPA, GRE scores, and a personal statement that describes the candidates interest in the position and relevant education and experience to Dr. Jeffrey Hicke ([email protected]) as well as apply to the desired degree program. Inquiries via email or phone (208-885-6240) are welcome.
