I am recruiting an MS student for a restoration project in sagebrush steppe, to begin January 2012 at Utah State University. The project is investigating the efficacy of targeting sagebrush understories and interspace gaps as sites for grass and forb seedling establishment. The student will have the opportunity to develop his/her own sub-project that complements the overall project goals. This work is in collaboration with the US Geological Survey, funded primarily by the Great Basin Native Plant Selection and Increase Project ( <http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/boise/research/shrub/greatbasin.shtml> http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/boise/research/shrub/greatbasin.shtml). The student must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a field team. A bachelor's degree in ecology, botany, biology or a related field is required. Past field experience is strongly preferred.
Students can be affiliated with both the Department of Wildland Resources <http://www.cnr.usu.edu/> http://www.cnr.usu.edu/ and the Ecology Center ( <http://www.usu.edu/ecology/> http://www.usu.edu/ecology/). Minimum requirements for entry into USU's Graduate Program are a cumulative 3.0 GPA, and 1100 combined GRE scores. Utah State University has a strong natural resources program, and its location in the beautiful Cache Valley provides easy access to world class outdoor recreation. If interested please email a C.V. (including GPA and GRE scores), a statement of research interests, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references, to Kari Veblen <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]. ******************* Kari E. Veblen Wildland Resources Dept. Utah State University 5230 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322-5230 (435) 797-3970 [email protected]
