Ph.D. Assistantship in Forest Ecology and Entomology at the
University of Georgia
The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the
University of Georgia, Athens invites applications from highly
motivated and enthusiastic students for a Ph.D. Assistantship
starting in Spring/Summer 2015. This collaborative work will be
conducted with Dr. Kamal Gandhi (Warnell School of Forestry) and Dr.
Lindsay Boring (Joseph Jones Ecological Research Center). This
project focuses on the effects of fire suppression and fire
reintroduction on bark beetle communities in mature longleaf pine
forests in coastal plains of southwestern Georgia. The ideal
candidate would possess both field and laboratory experience related
to ecology, a strong statistical background, and an independent
spirit to develop, conduct, and publish research. A Masters Degree
in a related field, especially in forest ecology and entomology is a
prerequisite for the position. As a part of the graduate program,
extensive fieldwork in southwestern Georgia will be required.
The Forest Entomology Laboratory
(<http://www.kamal.gandhi.uga.edu/>http://www.kamal.gandhi.uga.edu/)
at the University of Georgia is a dynamic group that works on a broad
range of ecological issues, forest insect species, and ecosystems
across the country. The mission of the Joseph Jones Ecological
Research Center (<http://www.jonesctr.org/>http://www.jonesctr.org)
is to provide excellence in natural resource management and
conservation of southeastern coastal plain ecosystems. Further
training in forest ecology and entomology will be provided. A
competitive Ph.D. assistantship for 3-4 years along with full tuition
waiver is available. Interested students should submit a statement
of interest, current CV along with contact information for 3
references, and unofficial transcripts to Dr. Kamal Gandhi
(<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]; 706-542-4614).
The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
(<http://www.warnell.uga.edu/>http://www.warnell.uga.edu/) is the
oldest forestry school in the South, has >70 faculty working in
diverse fields, and provides exemplary training of students in the
fields of forestry, ecology, and conservation biology. The School is
housed in a four-building complex on campus, and has >23,000 acres in
the state for research, teaching, and service activities. The
University of Georgia (<http://www.uga.edu/>http://www.uga.edu/) is a
"land-grant and sea-grant university, and is also the state's oldest,
most comprehensive and most diversified institution of higher
education". Its motto is: "to teach, to serve and to inquire into the
nature of things". The University of Georgia is an affirmative
action and equal opportunity employer.
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Brittany F. Barnes
Research Professional-Forest Entomology Lab
University of Georgia
D.B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
180 East Green Street
Athens, GA 30606
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
Phone: 770-315-2293
