PhD Opportunity in Whitebark Pine Ecology and Restoration, University of Montana
Graduate Research Assistantship available to study the efficacy and ecological effects of treatments to restore whitebark pine forests. The successful applicant will contribute to investigations of the effects of restoration treatments on recruitment, growth, and survival of whitebark pine, in addition to developing independent, complementary research for her or his dissertation. Possible focal areas for dissertation include effects of restoration treatments on: (1) whitebark pine seed quality and outplanting success; 2) natural regeneration of whitebark pine; 3) successional dynamics of whitebark pine ecosystems. Applicants should have an excellent academic record; prior field or greenhouse experience; and strong interest in forest ecology and restoration. Support package consists of salary and tuition waiver. Start date: Summer or Fall 2011; Summer preferred. To apply, please send (1) a letter of interest, including career goals and relevant past experiences; (2) a resume or CV; (3) cumulative GPA and GRE scores; (4) academic transcripts; and (5) contact telephone numbers and email addresses for three references to: Andrew J. Larson, College of Forestry and Conservation, University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812 ([email protected]). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Information on the University of Montanas College of Forestry and Conservation can be found at: http://www.forestry.umt.edu/.
