PhD / MS Research Assistantship in Urban Forest Ecology at the University of Maryland, College Park
Support is available in the Johnson lab for a Doctoral (preferred) or Master of Science student in urban forest ecology. The successful applicant will join a project that supports urban forest management decision-making by testing both ecological theory and science-based management approaches in urban environments, synthesis of multiple long-term data sets describing biophysical and social variables, and increasing information connectivity networks. The successful applicant will assist in these efforts and develop a thesis that contributes to the project. Demonstrated skills in plant identification and/or analysis of large data sets are preferred, as is a Master’s degree for those seeking to earn a doctorate. The University of Maryland faculty includes experts in a broad range of related fields, including urban forestry, landscape architecture, ecology, soil science, environmental science and policy, and many specialties in biology. The University is affiliated with the National Center for Socio-Environmental Synthesis (http://www.sesync.org). Additional information about UMD and the Plant Science Graduate Program of the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture can be found at http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/ <http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/welcome/welcome.html> and http://psla.umd.edu/. Send a CV, unofficial transcripts, and a personal statement detailing research interests, motivation, and relevant experience via email. Review of applications will begin immediately. A summer 2017 start may be possible for a highly qualified applicant. Contact: Lea R. Johnson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture College of Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Maryland 2134 Plant Sciences Building College Park, MD 20742 (301) 405-1602 Office l...@umd.edu https://psla.umd.edu/people/dr-lea-johnson
