[ECOLOG-L] PNW FIA Alaska Research Forester/Ecologist Outreach

[Gray, Andrew N.]

Please share widely with potential applicants. Response to outreach is highly 
encouraged, especially to notify interested applicants of the application 
period.

   EMPLOYMENT OUTREACH NOTICE

USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Research Station
Resource Monitoring & Assessment Program - Portland, Oregon

Research Forester/Ecologist
GS-0460/0408-11/12
General information:
The Resource Monitoring and Assessment Program anticipates a permanent, 
full-time Research Forester or Ecologist position, GS-0460/0408-11/12. This 
position is located in the Pacific Northwest Research Station Anchorage 
Forestry Sciences Lab in Anchorage, Alaska. Please review the information below 
for more details.

– Interested applicants –
Please respond to this notice by completing the form below and returning it to 
Andrew Gray at agra...@fs.fed.us by January 8, 2018.

Your response will allow us to inform you of requirements when the Announcement 
opens as well as determine the potential applicant pool for this position.

Those desiring further information about the position may inquire via the email 
listed above.

Important Reminders:

  *   Transcripts for all college-level coursework will be required when 
applying. Coursework at foreign Universities must be accredited by U.S. 
institutions to meet requirements.
  *   Clearly demonstrating how you meet minimum qualifications for this 
position is necessary. Supporting materials (e.g., from course catalogs) can be 
used to specify how coursework and experience requirements are met.
  *   Due to current policy, announcements may be open for as little as 5 days. 
Having application materials ready in advance could be desirable.

Andrew Gray
Research Ecologist and FIA analyst
Forest Service
Pacific Northwest Research Station,
Resource Monitoring and Assessment Program

p: 541-750-7252
agra...@fs.fed.us

3200 SW Jefferson Way
Corvallis, OR 97331


O U T R E A C H N O T I C E

Research Forester/Ecologist (GS-0460/0408-11/12)
Pacific Northwest Research Station, USDA Forest Service
Resource Monitoring and Assessment Program

PLEASE REPLY by January 8, 2018


The Pacific Northwest Research Station anticipates advertising a permanent, 
full-time Research Forester or Ecologist position, GS-0460/0408-11/12. This 
position is located in the Pacific Northwest Research Station Anchorage 
Forestry Sciences Lab in Anchorage, Alaska.



DUTIES: The scientist will provide leadership in the design and analysis of 
forest inventories and report on, through scientific peer review, innovative 
inventory techniques and analyses of critical natural resource issues in 
Alaska. Responsibilities include integrating extensive field data with 
ancillary information (e.g., remote sensing) to a) provide statistically valid 
estimates of trends in forest land cover, carbon pools, and species composition 
over time, and b) explore the causal relationships for those trends—e.g., 
management, disturbance, disease, and climate. This position offers many 
challenges and is likely to involve interaction and collaboration at both the 
local and national level. Experience with forest measurement and compilation, 
current statistical techniques and sampling methods, interdisciplinary 
research, grant writing and publishing is essential.



IF YOU’RE INTERESTED in this position please send a completed outreach response 
form on the last page to Andrew Gray by email (agra...@fs.fed.us) or mail 
(Forestry Sciences Lab, 3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331) to ensure 
timely notification when the position is advertised. Interested applicants are 
also encouraged to contact by telephone (541-750-7252). The position will 
likely open in February 2018, and will be posted at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/.



ABOUT THE PROGRAM: The PNW-Resource Monitoring and Assessment (RMA) program has 
primary responsibility for implementing the national Forest Inventory and 
Analysis (FIA) inventory of forestlands in Alaska, California, Hawaii and the 
Pacific Islands, Oregon, and Washington. We conduct research on the current 
status and trends in forest condition and forest health how much forest exists 
and where, who owns it, and how it is changing, as well as how the trees and 
other vegetation are growing, dying or being removed through specific causal 
agents or events. We also develop measurement, statistical, and remote sensing 
techniques to improve that research. We rely on a rich dataset of forest 
attributes that in many cases span decades of measurements. More information 
about the PNW-RMA program is available at 
https://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/rma/index.php.




ABOUT ANCHORAGE: Anchorage is a full-service community nestled between the 
Chugach Mountains and the upper shores of Cook Inlet in the heart of Alaska’s 
south-central Gulf coast. With a diverse population of close to 300,000, 
Anchorage is a hub of most cultural, educational, 

[ECOLOG-L] Outreach/Announcement for fire ecology postdoc in Oregon

[Gray, Andrew N.]

EMPLOYMENT OUTREACH NOTICE


Fire Ecology Research

USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Research Station
Resource Monitoring & Assessment Program �C Corvallis or Portland, Oregon

Postdoctoral Research Ecologist/Forester
GS-O408/0460-11



The Pacific Northwest Research Station, Resource Monitoring and Assessment 
program will be hiring a full�\time, fixed term Postdoctoral position to 
improve models of fire effects and tree mortality from sampling of recent 
wildfires on the West Coast. This position will start in September or October 
of 2016.



Candidates will be evaluated based on their response to this Outreach notice. 
Please respond by August 15, 2016 and provide all of the necessary information 
to be considered for this opportunity.

This position conducts research on the predictability of fire effects from 
detailed pre-fire stand information and fire weather, and on models of tree 
mortality from measurements of fire severity and tree damage. Most of the data 
consist of tree, vegetation, and fuels measurements on Forest Inventory and 
Analysis (FIA) plots in California, Oregon, and Washington collected pre-fire, 
immediately after fire, and subsequent post-fire measurements. This position 
will be responsible for statistical analyses of large datasets, interpretation 
of model results, and communication of findings in peer reviewed journal and 
conference presentations. The incumbent will engage with inventory field crews 
to better understand the available measurements, and with fire and silviculture 
managers to understand the limitations of currently-applied models in 
management settings.

To apply, send the following to Andrew Gray at 
agra...@fs.fed.us by August 15, 2016:
1) A resume/CV
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have 
prepared you for this position.
3) Transcripts of All completed education
(Transcripts must show completion of a PhD to be eligible for this position. 
Unofficial transcripts are ok for this outreach response.)
4) The names of at least three professional references, their e�\mail addresses 
and telephone numbers



Minimum requirements:

・  Completion of a PhD in ecology, forestry, natural resources, or a 
closely related field. Must submit transcripts that verify completion of a PhD



Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

・   Previous research experience in fire ecology, and knowledge of 
contemporary fire management and conservation issues.

・  Computing skills including statistical software (e.g., R or SAS) and 
experience with large datasets.

・  Professional competence in planning, designing, executing, and 
communicating research in an efficient and timely manner.

・  Demonstrated proficiency for independently writing scientific 
publications for submission to peer�\reviewed journals.


The successful candidate will work with Andrew Gray in a collaborative effort 
with Jeremy Fried and Vicente Monleon, either in Corvallis or Portland, OR.



The position starts in September or October, 2016


Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience.


For additional information please contact Andrew Gray at 
agra...@fs.fed.us.



To be considered, applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Thank you for your interest in this position

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its 
programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, 
disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, 
parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political 
beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived 
from any public assistance program.  (Not all prohibited bases apply to all 
programs.)  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for 
communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) 
should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).  To file 
a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of civil Rights, 
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 
795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).

[ECOLOG-L] Outreach: Monitoring Information Management Project Leader

[Gray, Andrew N.]

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Employment Outreach Notice

Supervisory Information Management Project Manager
GS-2210-13
Salary Range $86,260 to $112,136 per year

Resource Monitoring and Assessment Program
Pacific Northwest Research Station
Portland, OR

PLEASE REPLY by November 16, 2012

About the position...

We are preparing to fill a permanent, full-time (PFT) position at the Portland 
Forestry Sciences Laboratory located in Portland, OR.  The full performance 
level of this Supervisory Information Management (IM) Project Manager is 
GS-2210-13.

This position is the leader of an Information Management team in the Forest 
Inventory and Analysis (FIA) work unit, and a member of the program’s 
management team. The incumbent will interact and collaborate with other IM team 
leaders and IM personnel in the national FIA program, working across functional 
areas.  The position supervises a group of 12 employees performing work at the 
GS-7 through GS-12 levels that are based in Portland, Oregon and Anchorage, 
Alaska.

The work involves the day-to-day leadership of IM staff to facilitate and 
manage the transfer, compilation, quality assurance, and delivery of forest 
inventory data, tools, analyses, geospatial products, and research assistance.  
Conducts strategic planning and project management activities for the IM team 
in relation to production inventory and IM research project operations. 
Facilitates and manages staff activities including conducting needs analyses, 
developing goals, objectives, and strategies, and initiating strategic and 
tactical business planning efforts. Develops and implements project management 
procedures, activities, and infrastructure, and designs tools and planning 
templates. Provides project management training and assistance to technical 
staff to ensure all projects are adequately managed.

The IM team is responsible for all aspects of data development, working within 
a coordinated national infrastructure. The team develops and manages large 
comprehensive databases, generates compilation programs, creates focused 
applications and software, and implements widespread quality assurance 
procedures on all IM products.  The team works closely with clients that 
include data collection and analysis groups.
 
We are looking for an individual who:
-   Has strong IM project management and organizational skills
-   Has a positive customer service attitude and strong work ethic
-   Is a team player who enjoys working with others to accomplish a common 
goal
-   Is a self-starter, enjoys a challenge, and has excellent 
problem-solving and strategic planning skills 
-   Has the ability to cope well with changing direction, multiple 
priorities, and a fast-paced work environment
-   Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people 

Top 10 Reasons to Live in Portland...

1.  Natural Beauty  Recreational Opportunities: Mountains, volcanoes, 
ocean, rivers, lakes, trails, Forest Park (5,100 acres of west Portland), the 
Gorge, state and national forests.  Rainforest or high desert within one hour.  
Flowers, vineyards, forests, and farmer’s markets abound.  Windsurfing, 
kiteboarding, surfing, biking, hiking, climbing, skiing, kayaking, rafting….
2.  Bike City, USA: Portland ranks as one of the top towns for cyclists.  
Commuting by bike is highly encouraged.
3.  Family Friendly: Fit, happy, and friendly community welcomes kids to 
participate in a very wide variety of recreational opportunities and programs.
4.  Food and Beverage Haven: Gourmet food carts, fabulous restaurants, home 
to several coffee roasters, best micro-brew scene, and international award 
winning winemakers.  Even our tap water ranks among the best in the world.
5.  Less rain than Seattle: seriously though, it’s dry from June to 
September.  January and February get a bit wet, but you’re in the land of the 
hearty outdoors folk, so embrace the weather and enjoy the skiing in the 
mountains or watch a storm blow in from your fireside rental on the Oregon 
coast.
6.  Watch Portlandia: Live.  Your neighbors will make you look normal.  We 
embrace humor and the idiosyncrasies of the human spirit.  There’s a 
neighborhood to suit all styles.
7.  Culture: great music scene for all tastes, museums, visual arts, 
performing arts, galleries, the Pearl District, waterfront concerts, Pioneer 
Square concerts and movies, film festivals, etc.
8.  Good financial incentives and a variety of employment opportunities for 
significant others.  The Silicon Forest is made up of serious high tech 
industry leaders that range from makers of computer chips to solar panels.  And 
no sales tax.  Buy a treat and pay for that only.
9.  Alternative transportation: Light rail, bus, carpool, car-sharing, bike 
commuting, and kayaking are viable options for city commuters.  We’re green.
10. Vibrant, active downtown nightlife: some cities roll up the 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position in forest biofuel modeling at UC Berkeley

[Gray, Andrew N.]

Posting for a colleague. Replies to me will be futile.


Job Type: Postdoctoral 
Job Area: Environmental Science, Policy and Management 

Job Notes: Wood-­based biofuels and cogeneration feedstocks: Evaluating how 
expanded market demand will interact forest management in California 
 
The Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at the 
University of California, Berkeley seeks a recent PhD with experience in forest 
management or modeling to participate in its research project on integrating 
the production of forest-based biofuel feedstocks with improving forest health 
and resiliency in California. The project will utilize plot-based inventory, 
growth, and disturbance data from all private and public forest lands, 
transportation networks, and processing facilities for all of California to 
provide a spatially explicit analysis of forest productivity, product outputs, 
and changes in fire risks. The project will work with a dynamic version of the 
BioSum model that addresses fire risks over the course of forest stand 
development. The project requires experience with the Forest Vegetation 
Simulator (FVS) growth model and experience in calibrating it to empirical 
conditions, especially chronic and episodic mortality. A statewide BioSum model 
framework will allow the results of other tasks to be applied in spatially and 
statistically relevant scenarios.  
 
Education/Training  
PhD degree in forestry, environmental sciences, resource economics, industrial 
engineering/operations research (IE/OR), or a related field.   
 
The initial appointment will be for one year, with the expectation of 
reappointment for a second year.  Salary: $43,000 -­‐ $50,000 depending on 
experience. The University of California offers a competitive benefits package 
including medical, dental, 
vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short 
and long term disability insurance.  
 
Candidates should submit a full academic Curriculum Vitae with a statement of 
research 
interest. Do not submit letters of recommendation with your application.   
Candidates should apply to: Dr. William Stewart, billstew...@berkeley.edu 
Please include the following in the subject line: Forest Growth and Fire Risk 
Postdoctoral Scholar 
 
Application deadline:  May 10, 2012  
 
The University of California is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 
employer. 

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Isolated populations of Sitka spruce

[Gray, Andrew N.]

One consideration for any isolated populations of economically-valuable trees 
in such a heavily populated area with a 100+ yr logging history is that the 
current distribution of Sitka spruce may not reflect it's potential (or 
historic) distribution very well. Though not common, Sitka spruce shows up in 
old timber cruises of the early 1900s in the valley bottoms of Puget Sound (the 
Snoqualmie is the one I have info about). Although the species clearly does 
well in the fog zone, it is also clearly physiologically capable of handling 
periods without fog. As long as ground water is dependable, lack of stomatal 
regulation should not be a problem for the tree's survival.

Granted these are conjectures based on somewhat sketchy information.

Andy Gray

From: Jason Hernandez [jason.hernande...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:08 AM
Subject: Isolated populations of Sitka spruce

Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) is a characteristic tree of the coastal fog 
belt of the Pacific Northwest.  Arthur Kruckeberg, in _Natural History of the 
Puget Sound Country_, shows a nice map of the Sitka spruce zone's extent 
relative to the western hemlock/Douglas-fir zone in Washington State.  
Essentially, the Sitka spruce zone extends in a belt approximately 20 miles 
wide along the coast and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, but ends at the Olympic 
rain shadow at the San Juan archipelago; it does not extend south through the 
inland waterways of Puget Sound.  The explanation given is that this species 
lacks the ability to regulate transpiration, and so requires the high humidity 
of the fog belt.

However, in my years of observations, I have found at least three populations 
of Sitka spruce in central and southern Puget Sound, far outside the regular 
Sitka spruce zone.  These populations are small in extent, with the species 
absent from the rest of the central and southern Puget Sound basin.  I have 
been curious about what factors have allowed these populations to establish and 
persist outside the fog belt, but I struggle to formulate any workable 
hypotheses.  Has anyone else worked with any similar phenomena?

Jason Hernandez

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Is there a referee crisis in ecology?

[Gray, Andrew N.]

I would suggest part of the problem with a referee crisis or lack of review 
quality is the poor quality and unnecessary quantity of many of the 
manuscripts. It may be good to split a study into 3 publications for 
administrators counting widgets, but it's quite annoying for a fellow 
researcher trying to figure out what somebody did, and most likely only one of 
the publications will be cited (and count towards the author's citation index). 
And it triples the demand on reviewers (or more: when a paper is recommended 
for rejection because the results have essentially already been published, many 
authors simply start fresh with another journal and batch of reviewers who 
might accept it).

Better editing by mentors of junior author's manuscripts would go a long way 
towards improving reviews. When we have to spend most of our review efforts 
trying to figure out what the scientist did, or what they mean by something, or 
whether there's a logical structure or point to a paragraph, it reduces our 
ability to evaluate the science. If a junior author is tired of working on a 
manuscript and thinks it's good enough to go out for review, invariably they 
are wrong. They need a colleague or friend (and ideally a co-author) to read it 
through for clarity, let it sit for a week, and come back to it for another 
edit. I don't think it's the reviewer's job to teach authors how to write well.

I'm not sure there are ready solutions for these problems, or how widely they 
are perceived as such.

Andrew Gray
Corvallis, OR 


From: Joe Nocera [nocer...@queensu.ca]
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2012 12:19 PM
Subject: Re: Is there a referee crisis in ecology?

David's message rings clear, but I am happy to report that he is incorrect on 
one matter.  We DO have a system that measures and rewards reviewing.  A recent 
initiative, called Peerage of Science, has instituted a system that (among 
other things) provides quantitative ratings of review quality.

I encourage you to read the details about this bold new endeavour at: 
http://www.peerageofscience.org/
I hope the information there can convince many of you to join, or at least 
breathe easier that attempts are being made to divert an (aptly described) 
referee crisis.

In reference to the issue at hand, that of quantifying referee effort, the PoS 
system works along the following lines:
1. A manuscript is submitted to PoS for review
2. Members are alerted to the ms, and can sign up to review it
3. After the manuscript's first submission is reviewed, the reviewers are then 
allowed to see each other's reviews (all anonymous)
4. The reviews are then scored by the other reviewers
5. The manuscript continues on in the process...

Each reviewer then accumulates an average review quality score over time.  
Poor reviews are justifiably penalized with low scores.  Excellent reviews 
accrue good scores.

I am sure that the benefits here are obvious, and perhaps so are a few 
drawbacks.  But, it is the first attempt of which I am aware that is trying to 
create a currency amongst reviewers that is not just an extra bullet on a 
performance review or CV.

Check it out.  Chris, as originator of this thread, I especially think you 
would be interested in this.

Sincerely,
Joe Nocera

(Member of the Board of Governers for Peerage of Science)



- Original Message -
From: David C Duffy ddu...@hawaii.edu
Date: Saturday, January 7, 2012 2:56 pm
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Is there a referee crisis in ecology?
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU

 I haven't the time to develop this, so I'll throw it out there
 in hopes someone will run with it. I believe being asked to
 referee indicates one's standing in a field. Journals will
 always try to get the best referees possible. We simply don't
 have a way to measure or reward reviewing.


 For authors we have a measure of impact (actually several,
 see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H-index for a quick start). I
 would suggest something similar for referees. Journals would
 produce an annual list of reviewers and the number of time each
 reviewed. The sum of the number of reviews by a referee times
 the impact factor of the journals  they review in should give a
 pretty good index of their standing in their field. Reviewing in
 Science would be rare but earn a high score but more frequent
 reviewing in high ranked but more focused journals would really
 drive scores. Reviewing in low ranked journals would not help
 one's score much but as at present would be done more as moral
 obligation than for one's career.


 Further indices could correct for time and frequency of reviews,
 or look at mean rank, much as the H-index spawned a wave of
 refinements.

 Once each of us has a number (or various), there will be a
 natural inclination to want to improve one's standing (which can
 be done by more reviewing or by being asked to review by higher
 impact journals). Administrators, obsessed with the 

[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Research forester/ecologist, Anchorage, AK

[Gray, Andrew N.]

The Pacific Northwest Research Station seeks to fill a permanent, full-time 
Research Forester or Ecologist position, GS-0460/0408-11/12. This position is 
located in the Pacific Northwest Research Station Anchorage Forestry Sciences 
Lab in Anchorage, Alaska.

DUTIES: The scientist will provide leadership in the design and analysis of 
forest inventories and report on, through scientific peer review, innovative 
inventory techniques and analyses of critical natural resource issues in 
Alaska. Responsibilities include integrating extensive field data with 
ancillary information (e.g., remote sensing) to a) provide statistically valid 
estimates of trends in forest land cover, carbon pools, and species composition 
over time, and b) explore the causal relationships for those trends—e.g., 
management, disturbance, disease, and climate. This position offers many 
challenges and is likely to involve interaction and collaboration at both the 
local and national level. Experience with forest measurement and compilation, 
current statistical techniques and sampling methods, interdisciplinary 
research, grant writing and publishing is highly desirable.

The Demo announcement is open to United States citizens and nationals.
TA10-2669-0442DP-JJ:  
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=89451242JobTitle=Research+Ecologist%2fForesterwhere=Anchorage%2c+Alaskabrd=3876vw=bFedEmp=NFedPub=Yx=84y=14jbf574=AG*AVSDM=2010-07-20+00%3a03%3a00


The Merit announcement is open to current career or career-conditional federal 
employees with competitive status. Reinstatement eligibles, persons with 
disabilities, Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles, certain 
military spouses, disabled veterans with a 30% or more disability, former Peace 
Corps and VISTA volunteers may be considered under special hiring authorities.
TA10-2669-0442G-JJ:  
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=89449429JobTitle=Research+Ecologist%2fForesterwhere=Anchorage%2c+Alaskabrd=3876vw=bFedEmp=YFedPub=Yx=84y=14jbf574=AG11AVSDM=2010-07-20+00%3a03%3a00


The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination in 
all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, 
age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, 
parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political 
beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived 
from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all 
programs).  Persons with disabilities who require alternate means for 
communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotapes, etc) 
should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

Re: [ECOLOG-L] International PhD vs. U.S. PhD

[Gray, Andrew N.]

I may be an outlier here, but the school and the professor where the Ph.D. is 
earned count little in my book. I feel the best indicator of future potential 
is the breadth and depth of background and skills, the quality of the research, 
and the quality and timeliness of the publications developed from it.

Andy


From: Andrew Lewin [andrew.le...@sympatico.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 7:08 AM
Subject: Re: International PhD vs. U.S. PhD

Michelle,

The PhD programs in Canada are a bit of a mix between the US model and
the EU model.  The focus is on the research and the student may take
courses based on the needs deemed by the student, committee, and
comprehensive exam at the end of the first year of the PhD.  To echo
what Fabrice said, it really comes down the school you choose.  An
internationally recognized school in your field will give you the
credentials you need.  If you wanted to work for the US government,
then it may benefit you to have working experience in the region where
you apply for an added advantage over other candidates.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Andrew

Andrew Lewin, M.Sc., Adv. Dipl. GIS
Email: andrew.le...@sympatico.ca
Tel: (905) 639-4646
Mobile: (905) 630-8441
Skype: andrew.lewin99

On 6-Apr-10, at 9:17 AM, Fabrice De Clerck wrote:

 Michelle,

 The three year PhD is typical of the European Degrees - what is lost
 with the three year cycle is the course work which is virtually non-
 existent with the EU degrees. Personally, I found that the course
 work I took in my PhD was quite useful, however you might judge
 otherwise. I find that people are generally very accepting of
 foreign PhD's, what really matters is where you got it, and with
 whom? A PhD with Oxford, the Sorbonne, Leuven, Wageningen etc... are
 all well recognized.

 Cheers!

 Fabrice

 On Apr 6, 2010, at 5:14 AM, Michelle Cook wrote:

 I currently have a masters in biology and have been thinking about
 getting
 my PhD, and I would like to get some international experience as
 well. So
 my question is what is the difference between getting a PhD in the
 U.S.
 vs. getting one abroad? I have heard that international PhDs are
 usually
 research degrees (3 years) compared to a 4-5 year program in the
 States.
 In terms of future employement, will an international PhD be
 accepted on
 the samle level as a PhD earned from an accredited university in the
 States (i.e. for government agencies)? I am really curious to hear
 your
 thoughts as I would really like to study abroad.

 Thank you,
 Michelle


 
 Fabrice DeClerck PhD
 Community and Landscape Ecologist
 Division of Research and Development
 CATIE 7170, Turrialba, Costa Rica 30501
 (506) 2558-2596
 fadecle...@catie.ac.cr

 Adjunct Research Scholar
 Tropical Agriculture Programs
 The Earth Institute at Columbia University