The Oregon Climate Change Research Institute (OCCRI) in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science (CEOAS) at Oregon State University is recruiting a PhD student for a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA). The GRA will study forest die-off through earth system modeling. The student’s research project will focus on the development of new quantitative tools to assess model uncertainty with an emphasis on non- linear system behavior. The student will work to quantify, better understand, and reduce uncertainty associated with multi-dimensional ecological thresholds. The student’s project will use Non-parametric Multiplicative Regression (NPMR). The project will be funded by the National Science Foundation.
The project will begin in the fall of 2013. Strong written, verbal, and quantitative skills are essential. Creativity is required. Programming experience is strongly preferred. The student must enjoy statistics and modeling. An incoming student with an M.S. degree or equivalent work experience is strongly preferred. The successful applicant will be expected to work independently and collaboratively as an active member of an interdisciplinary research group. To express interest in this PhD opportunity, please send the following to Dr. Heather Lintz at [email protected]: • A statement of research interests, professional goals, and research background • Curriculum Vitae • List of 3-4 professional references (names and contact information) • GRE scores • TOEFL scores (international students only) For full consideration, interested students should apply to the Ocean, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences Major within the CEOAS Graduate Program. Applications are due no later than January 5, 2012. Information on the application process can be found at http://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/future/apply/. Questions about this opportunity can be emailed to Dr. Lintz. In-person meetings can be arranged for students attending the American Geophysical Union meeting in San Francisco, December 3-7, 2012
