Department of Forestry, Mississippi State University MS Graduate Assistantship - Stem Growth and Crown Dynamics in Pacific Northwest Forests
The Department of Forestry at Mississippi State University is seeking a graduate research assistant at the Master of Science to examine stem growth and crown dynamics in Pacific Northwest forests. The research project will be in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service, PNW Research Station in Olympia, Washington. The objectives of the study will be to develop a better understanding of how individual trees respond to silvicultural treatments through adjustments in crown morphology. Responsibilities: The student will be responsible for analyzing data from one or more studies located in western Washington. Opportunities will exist for the student to travel to Washington for collection of additional data. The student will also be responsible for preparing technical reports, presenting results at national conferences, preparing and presenting a thesis, and preparing and submitting manuscripts for publication. Opportunities will also exist to become involved in other projects within the Forest Ecology Lab thereby providing a broader range of experiences. MSU, located in Starkville in the northeastern part of Mississippi, has many intellectual, cultural, and recreational opportunities. The temperate climate of Starkville allows residents to enjoy many year-round outdoor recreation options including mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, canoeing, golfing, hunting, fishing, and bird watching. Opportunities to experience the outdoors include the John W. Starr Memorial Forest, Noxubee Wildlife Refuge, and the Tombigbee National Forest, which are all within a 20 minute drive of downtown. Starkville and MSU also have a strong devotion to the arts with the MSU Lyceum Series that brings all the fine arts together throughout the school year, and the Starkville Community Theater Company which holds performances year-round. More information on MSU and Starkville can be found at: http://www.msstate.edu/web/about. Starting Date: August 2013 with potential to start earlier. Students with a Bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Research assistantships include a full tuition waiver, a competitive annual stipend including summer support, health insurance, and thesis research funding for two years. Project-related travel expenses will be covered including making at least one presentation at a national conference. Application: Please send 1) transcripts and/or GRE scores (unofficial copies are OK initially), 2) resume, 3) contact information for 3 references, and 4) a letter of application which (i) describes your interest in the position, (ii) describes your career goals, and (iii) details your work or educational experience that is most relevant to this position. For more information please contact: Dr. Scott Roberts Professor of Forestry Department of Forestry Mississippi State University MS State, MS 39762-9681 Phone: 662-325-3044 Email: srobe...@cfr.msstate.edu<mailto:srobe...@cfr.msstate.edu>
