Graduate Research Assistantship in Silviculture/Restoration Ecology The Department of Forestry at Mississippi State University has a graduate assistantship available for an individual interested in pursuing a MS degree in forestry with a specialization in longleaf pine restoration. The planned start date for this assistantship is September 1, 2016 and will remain open until filled. The assistantship includes an annual stipend and full tuition waiver. Students are responsible for a small amount of fees. The assistantship will be awarded for 2 years, contingent upon satisfactory yearly performance, and will require 20 hours of work per week.
Potential applicants should have strong analytical and writing skills. Candidates with a background forestry, forest ecology, restoration ecology, and silviculture are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will work on a project pertaining to longleaf regeneration issues in North Carolina. To learn about the MSU Department of Forestry and College of Forest Resources, please visit our website at www.cfr.msstate.edu. Information on graduate admission to Mississippi State University can be obtained from the MSU Office of Graduate Studies at http://www.grad.msstate.edu. For more information on this assistantship opportunity, please contact: Dr. John L. Willis Assistant Professor – Silviculture/Restoration Ecology Department of Forestry Mississippi State University Box 9681 Mississippi State, MS 39762-9681 Phone: (662) 325-0523 Fax: (662) 325-8726 E-mail: [email protected]
