Graduate Research Assistantship, M.S., in Bioenergy Crops and Water Quality
An interdisciplinary team of scientists at Iowa State University seeks highly qualified and motivated individuals wishing to pursue a M.S. degree in the areas of sustainable bioenergy crops and water quality. The successful applicants will conduct research on the Landscape Biomass Project (http://www.nrem.iastate.edu/landscape/projects/ls_biomass/ls_biomass.htm), a large experiment designed to test the multifunctional performance of alternative biomass cropping systems in agricultural landscapes. Multifunctionality is assessed from agronomic, environmental, and economic perspectives. Required qualifications include a back-ground in plant, soil, or environmental science, experience with field research, exposure to statistics, and an ability to work in a collaborative environment. Preferred qualifications include previous work on water, strong quantitative skills, and demonstrated team skills. Iowa State University is a large, public institution located in Ames, Iowa (www.iastate.edu). Potential graduate programs offered by Iowa State and available to assistantship applicants include Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/EEB/), Forestry (www.nrem.iastate.edu/graduate/MSDegrees/), and Graduate Program in Sustainable Agriculture (www.sust.ag.iastate.edu/gpsa/), among others. A beginning Graduate Research Assistantship at Iowa State University includes a stipend of $19,055 per year, plus benefits. Start date is negotiable, but June 1st, 2012 is preferred. To receive full consideration, submit applications by May 1, 2012; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested individuals should provide the following materials: (1) letter of interest stating professional goals, research interests, and qualifications, (2) a resume, (3) transcripts and GRE scores (unofficial copies acceptable at present), and (4) the names, affiliations, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references. For further information on the project or application contact Lisa Schulte Moore or Matt Helmers. Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore Dr. Matt Helmers Natural Resource Ecology & Management Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering Iowa State University Iowa State University 339 Science II 219B Davidson Hall Ames, IA 50011 Ames, IA 50011 Phone: 515-294-7339 Phone: 515-294-6717 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.nrem.iastate.edu/landscape Web: http://agwatermgmt.ae.iastate.edu/
