Dear Colleagues, Please forward this ad for a graduate student to study remote sensing of tree mortality to potential candidates.
Apologies for the mass mailing. Thanks, Jeff Hicke Graduate student opportunity in remote sensing of tree mortality at the University of Idaho. Funding is available immediately for an M.S. or Ph.D. student to study forest die-offs related to climate change using remote sensing. Project objectives include developing methods for mapping tree mortality and attributing causes using a variety of satellite imagery, characterizing patterns of mortality in space and time, and understanding mechanisms. Research will be focused on northern New Mexico within a broader goal of mapping global tree mortality. The project is part of the Western Mountain Initiative, a USGS-funded project on climate change in mountain regions of the western US (westernmountains.org). Funding is available for two years for salary ($20,000-24,000/year depending on experience) plus tuition/fees and health insurance, with the potential for additional years. The successful candidate will have a background in geography, ecology, forestry, biogeosciences, or a related field. Desirable qualifications include a background in remote sensing, quantitative skills, familiarity with computer programming, excellent written and oral communication skills, and an enthusiasm for research. Students have the opportunity to receive a degree in either Geography (www.uidaho.edu/geography) or Environmental Science (www.uidaho.edu/envs). Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, GPA, GRE scores, and a personal statement that describes the candidate’s interest in the position and relevant education and experience (all materials required) to Dr. Jeffrey Hicke ([email protected]). Applicants for Fall 2014 are desirable but other start times are possible. Inquiries via email or phone (208-885-6240) are welcome. -- Jeffrey Hicke Associate Professor Department of Geography University of Idaho McClure Hall Room 305D Mailing Address: Geography University of Idaho 875 Perimeter Drive Stop 3021 Moscow ID 83844-3021 Phone: 208-885-6240 Fax: 208-885-2855 [email protected] www.uidaho.edu/~jhicke
