GRADUATE STUDY IN FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (M.S.)
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State
University is seeking qualified individuals to work on a research project
looking at the effects of drought, nutrient availability, and stand density
on growth, development, and economics of loblolly pine stands. The position
will be filled at the M.S. level.
RESEARCH AREA: Loblolly pine is the most important economic species in the
southeastern US. A future drier climate may reduce its productivity,
especially along the western margin of its range. Understanding how reduced
soil moisture interacts with nutrient availability (fertilization) and stand
density (thinning) and the associated economic ramifications is critical to
optimize management. The successful candidate will leverage an existing
research site that has included a 30% reduction in precipitation since 2012
to examine the growth, canopy development, and wood quality of these stands
and determine how the treatments affect economic return.
STIPEND: A graduate research assistantship of $16,000 for M.S. annually for
a half-time appointment. Benefits include resident and non-resident tuition
waiver and student health insurance (for student only, family coverage
available for an additional fee).
TENTATIVE STARTING DATE: Summer or Fall 2018
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. in forestry, forest management, plant
biology, ecology, or related degree. If applicable, a competitive GPA and
acceptable GRE scores are required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested individuals should contact:
Dr. Rodney Will
008C Agricultural Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
405-744-5444
rodney.w...@okstate.edu
Dr. Omkar Joshi
008C Agricultural Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
405-744-5614
omkar.jo...@okstate.edu
LOCATION AND FACILITIES:
The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management is part of the
Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State
University. The University is a land grant institution with an enrollment of
about 25,000 students located midway between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The
Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management conducts
interdisciplinary research, instruction, and extension education to address
the sustainable management and conservation of the fishery, forest,
rangeland, and wildlife resources of Oklahoma and beyond. This department is
a source of cutting-edge research, quality instruction, and effective
outreach to students, landowners, managers, and public agencies.
