MS Assistantship in Environment and Natural Resources University of Alabama
The Forest Dynamics Lab at the University of Alabama is seeking an MS student to investigate forest disturbance and development. The primary mission of our lab is to conduct research that directly improves the management of forest resources. The MS student will work on a project in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service in applied forest ecology, with an emphasis on forest stand dynamics and forest disturbance ecology, the results of which will be used to refine silvicultural prescriptions and develop new silvicultural systems patterned after natural disturbance processes. We seek a student with a background in forestry, geography, ecology, environmental science or a related field that preferably has research experience in field and lab settings. Applicants will be evaluated based on their undergraduate record, GRE scores, recommendation letters, and prior experiences. Funding during the academic year is available as a Graduate Teaching Assistant through the Department of Geography and during the summer as a Research Assistant with funds from the USDA Forest Service. The position carries a full tuition waiver, a stipend, and health insurance. Additional funding for conference presentations will also be provided. Fellowships through the University of Alabama Graduate School are available for exceptional applicants. Prospective students should contact Justin Hart (hart013(at)ua.edu). Additional information is available from the following links: Forest Dynamics Lab: http://fdl.ua.edu Department of Geography: http://geography.ua.edu Graduate School: http://graduate.ua.edu University of Alabama: www.ua.edu
