MS Graduate Assistantship DESCRIPTION We are seeking a highly motivated M.S. student to conduct an investigation of forest successional patterns following a 2011 wildfire in northern Minnesota in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). The primary purpose of this research is to determine the degree to which fire severity is influenced by driving factors that include: forest species composition and structure (2D-3D), surface fuels, past burn and harvest legacies, soil and topographic characteristics, and climatic conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS B.S. degree in forest ecology, ecology, biology, or related natural resources field, GPA >3.0, and both V+Q GRE scores at least in the upper 50th percentile. Desired qualifications include an excellent academic record, field experience (preferably with forests), interest in developing laboratory skills, GIS and remote sensing experience, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, strong quantitative skills, and excellent writing skills. Stipend is approximately $19,500 per year. The student will receive health insurance and is responsible for half of in-state graduate tuition. To apply, please send a letter describing professional interests and career goals, curriculum vitae, copies of college transcripts and GRE scores, and names and phone numbers of at least three references to the contact below. Email inquiries are preferred. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until a suitable applicant is found. Tentative start date is May 15, 2012. CONTACT Dr. Peter T. Wolter Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management 339 Science II Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011 [email protected] http://nrs.fs.fed.us/disturbance/fire/extreme_fire_effects_mn/
