I am recruiting a student interested in pursuing an MS in ecology at Utah State University. The project, conducted in collaboration with the USDA-ARS, is aimed at increasing our understanding of shrubland ecology and developing shrubland management guidelines for northern Utah. The project includes replicated plot-level and landscape-scale treatments and is based on the ecological site framework developed by the NRCS ( <http://esis.sc.egov.usda.gov/ESIS/About.aspx> http://esis.sc.egov.usda.gov/ESIS/About.aspx). The candidate will be responsible for conducting his/her own independent field project that complements the overall project goals and assisting in development of shrubland management guidelines.
Utah State University has a strong natural resources program, and its location in the beautiful Cache Valley provides easy access to world class outdoor recreation. Students can earn degrees through the Department of Wildland Resources <http://www.cnr.usu.edu/> http://www.cnr.usu.edu/ or the Ecology Center ( <http://www.usu.edu/ecology/> http://www.usu.edu/ecology/). Students should have a degree in ecology, biology, soil science, natural resources, or a related field. Past field experience and evidence of excellent written communication skills are required. It is vital that the candidate be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a field team. Minimum requirements for entry into USU's Graduate Program are a cumulative 3.0 GPA and 1100 combined GRE scores Potential students should send 1) a letter of interest and qualifications, 2) CV, 3) unofficial transcripts, 4) GRE scores, and 5) contact information for three references to Dr. Kari E. Veblen ( <mailto:kari.veb...@usu.edu> kari.veb...@usu.edu). Anticipated start date is Jan, 2013. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. ******************* Kari E. Veblen Assistant Professor Dept. of Wildland Resources Utah State University 5230 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322-5230 (435) 797-3970 kari.veb...@usu.edu
