MS Student in Environment and Natural Resources University of Alabama
The Forest Dynamics Lab at the University of Alabama is seeking an MS student to quantify the macrofungal response to wind disturbance, salvage harvesting, and prescribed fire in longleaf pine woodlands in the Fall Line Hills of Alabama. This study is a component of a larger project designed to quantify the effects of multiple interacting disturbances. The student will work in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service. We seek a student with a background in environmental science, ecology, forestry, or a related field that preferably has research experience in field and lab settings. Experience in mycology is preferred, but more important is an interest and desire to work on applied research in forest disturbance ecology. Applicants will be evaluated based on their undergraduate record, GRE scores, recommendation letters, and prior experiences. Funding will be provided through a combination of support from the Department through a Graduate Assistantship and 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. Interested students should contact Justin Hart ([email protected]) and should provide a statement of interest, an unofficial transcript, and GRE scores. 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
