| JOB TITLE |
STATE | POSTED |
| Master's Level Assisstantship in Forest Soils | Mississippi | 11/12/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:MSU - Department of Forestry
Location:Starkville, Mississippi
Job Description:
A graduate research assistantship (Masters Level) at Mississippi State University is available in forest soils. The project will involve examining the relationship of soil nutrients and soil organic matter in a mid-rotation loblolly pine plantation with varying levels of organic matter retention and is supported by the Weyerhaeuser NR Company. This project will offer a unique opportunity to compare 10-year treatment responses to baseline and 5-year measurement data.
Responsibilities: Monthly field visits to sample soils, and assess above and below ground productivity, soil nutrients, and soil moisture. Laboratory work will include the assessment of soil nutrients, soil carbon, and advanced organic geochemical techniques to examine soil organic matter. In particular, using these procedures the student will determine the source (e.g. leaf, root, wood) and degradation state of soil organic matter. The student will be responsible for analyzing data, preparing technical reports, presenting results at national conferences, and developing at least one peer-reviewed publication. It is expected that the student will also be involved in other projects within the Forest Soils and Hydrology Lab and Forestry Department thereby providing them with a very broad range of experience and opportunities to collaborate.
Two years of funding are available for this position.
Required Education:
Students with a background in forestry, soil science,
or environmental science with strong analytical and chemistry-skills are encouraged to apply.
Salary:
The yearly stipend starts at $15,000 and is dependent on the students background. Tuition and health insurance will be fully covered by this stipend.
Apply By:3/1/2010
Phone:662-325-7481
Email:jhatten@cfr.msstate.edu
Mailing:
Application: Please send
1) an official transcripts, GRE scores, and TOEFL/IELTS scores (international students),
2) CV,
3) contact information for 3 references, and
4) letter of application which describes your interest in the position, career goals, and your experience that is most relevant to this position.
Please send application materials to email above or:
Forest Soil and Hydrology Lab
Department of Forestry
Mississippi State University
MS State, MS 39762
Posted By: Jeff Hatten
| Masters Student Research Assistantship | Louisiana | 10/22/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:Louisiana State University
Location:Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Job Description:
Dr. Richard Vlosky, Director and Professor, Forest Products Marketing Program/Louisiana Forest Products Development Center in the School of Renewable Natural Resources at Louisiana State University is soliciting candidates to pursue a M.S. degree with an emphasis in business and marketing in the area of wood and agricultural bio-based energy and fuels to start Spring Semester 2010.
Skills:
The successful applicant must be highly motivated, able to work with minimal supervision, have a 100%
command of English speaking and writing abilities, and enjoy working in a results-oriented
environment.
Salary:
In addition to a 2-year graduate research assistantship ($19,000/year), a 100% tuition waiver and thesis
research funding will be provided to the successful candidate. In addition, up to $1,000 in page charges
for refereed journal publications (with the candidate as first author) and all project-related travel
expenses will be covered including giving a presentation at a national conference.
Apply By:12/31/2009
Contact:Dr. Richard Vlosky
Phone:(225) 578-4527
Email:rvlosky@agcenter.lsu.edu
Mailing:
The deadline to apply online to the LSU Graduate School for U.S. citizens and international applicants in the U.S. on F-1 or J-1 student visas is January 1, 2010. Applicants must have taken the GRE (above 1100 preferred) and have the score available for the LSU application forms. In addition to the GRE, international students must have TOEFL or IELTS scores available UNLESS the applicant has a university degree from a U.S. institution or from a country where English is the primary language. All
application procedures and application payment is made online at
http://appl003.lsu.edu/grad/gradschool.nsf/index. International students can find additional information at: http://www.oip.lsu.edu/iso/.
You MUST be accepted by the LSU Graduate School before you can be considered by me for this
assistantship.
IN ADDITION to your application to the LSU Graduate School, interested parties should email a Letter
of Interest, a Resume, a copy of your unofficial transcripts, and a list of 3 references to: Dr. Richard
Vlosky, Director and Professor of Forest Products Marketing, Louisiana Forest Products Development
Center, email: rvlosky@agcenter.lsu.edu; phone: (225) 578-4527; fax: (225) 578-4251, 227 School of
Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. This should be
done as soon as possible so I can review your credentials.
Posted By: KBrasher
| Graduate Research Assistantship | Mississippi | 10/16/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:Mississippi State University
Location:Starkville, Mississippi
Job Description:
A graduate research assistantship at Mississippi State University is available in natural resource economics and policy. Whether a student is admitted at the Master's or PhD level will depend on the need and background of the student. The successful applicant will be recruited to assess the potential value of recreational use in Mississippi and design a mechanism to facilitate its transformation to economic gains for landowners. The information identified in this project is vital to promoting sustainable wildlife management practices on nonindustrial private lands with sound economic gains to landowners, while integrating into current agricultural and forestry management practices.
Required Education:
A strong foundation in economics and statistics at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. A 3.0 GPA and/or proven research productivity at the graduate level. At least one degree in forestry is preferred but not required.
Salary:
The annual stipend starts at $16,000 and it is dependent on the background of the applicant. The assistantship also includes full tuition and health insurance coverage.
Apply By:12/16/2010
Contact:Dr. Changyou Sun
Phone:(662) 325 7271.
Email:csun@cfr.msstate.edu
Mailing:
The starting date for this assistantship is January 2010 and will remain open until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position are welcome. To apply informallyfor a preliminary evaluation, send a letter of interest, resume, and list of three references with contact information by email to:
Dr. Changyou Sun
Associate Professor
Natural Resource Policy & Economics
Department of Forestry
Mississippi State University, MS 39762
Email: csun@cfr.msstate.edu
Phone: (662) 325 7271.
Posted By: KBrasher
| PhD Assistantship | Oklahoma | 10/14/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Location:Stillwater, Oklahoma
Job Description:
Conduct research on factors affecting channel catfish stocking success and angler satisfaction in medium-sized reservoirs in Oklahoma. Funded by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, this four-year project will involve sampling reservoirs for channel catfish populations, manipulating stocking regimes, and determining angler satisfaction in relation to stocking through the use of roving creel surveys conducted by boat. The successful applicant will help hire, train, and supervise technicians to aid with creel and population surveys.
Website: nrem.okstate.edu
Required Education:
MS degree in fisheries, ecology, or related field, GPA 3.0, and competitive GRE scores.
Required Experience:
Experience with boat operation and maintenance, creel and angler surveys, fish aging techniques, and sampling for fish with nets in lakes and reservoirs is highly desirable.
Skills:
Student must be highly motivated and be able to work independently.
Salary:
$17,000/year + benefits + tuition waiver
Apply By:11/30/2009
Phone:(405) 744-6342
Email:longjm@okstate.edu
Mailing:
Send resume/CV and a letter stating interest and qualifications to Jim Long, Assistant Unit Leader, Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (see contact info below). Copies of selected publications or reports would also be beneficial.
| Graduate Research Assistantships (2 - Ph.D.) | Alabama | 8/28/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:Alabama Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, located at Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Location:Montgomery, Alabama
Job Description:
Graduate Research Assistantships (2 - Ph.D.) are available with the Alabama Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, located at Auburn University, Auburn, AL. The selectees will conduct research to support the development of decision support tools for evaluating conservation strategies under competing models of climate change and response by aquatic and terrestrial wildlife populations.
B.S. required (M.S. heavily preferred) in wildlife biology, conservation biology, ecology, biometrics, or a related field.
The candidate must demonstrate commitment to publication of results in peer-reviewed outlets, and strong potential to work collaboratively with multiple researchers on a highly visible topic.
Starts January 6, 2010
Stipend: $18,180 + tuition waiver
To apply: Email cover letter, resume, copies of transcripts and GRE scores,and contact information for 3 professional references to the address below.
Dr. James B. Grand, Leader
Alabama Cooperative Fisheries and Wildlife Research Unit
3301 School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
Auburn, AL 36849-5418
Ph: (334) 844-4796
FAX: (334) 844-1084
Skills:
B.S. required (M.S. heavily preferred) in wildlife biology, conservation biology, ecology, biometrics, or a related field.
Salary:
Stipend: $18,180 + tuition waiver
Apply By:12/1/2009
Contact:Dr. James B. Grand
Phone:(334) 844-4796
Mailing:
Dr. James B. Grand, Leader
Alabama Cooperative Fisheries and Wildlife Research Unit
3301 School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
Auburn, AL 36849-5418
Posted By: A. Wiseman
| Ph. D. Assistantship | Mississippi | 8/20/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Location:Mississippi State, Mississippi
Job Description:
Project Title: Effects of biomass production on wildlife and plant
communities in intensively managed pine forests of east-central Mississippi
Responsibilities: Evaluate habitat and wildlife response (primarily
birds) to switchgrass production and biomass removal in intensively
managed pine forests. Student will be responsible for conducting field
work (bird counts, nest searches, sampling other vertebrates, and
vegetation sampling), supervising field technicians, assisting with
supervision of a M.S. student, analyzing data, and preparing technical
reports and peer-reviewed publications. Transportation and housing in
the field will be provided. There is also potential to serve as teaching
assistant for ornithology courses.
Starting Date: August 15, 2009 – 1 May 2010 (flexible and negotiable)
Closing Date: Until position is filled.
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity affirmative action
employer.
Required Education:
M.S. in wildlife ecology, wildlife management, or
related field.
Required Experience:
Applicant must be willing to work under a wide range of
inclement conditions (cold and hot) in the presence of biting insects and poisonous snakes, sometimes for 24-hour periods. Experience with birds is strongly desired. Experience with other vertebrate communities
and working in southern pine forests is also desired. Student must be willing to work cooperatively with other students on related projects.
Salary:
Starting $21,000 per annum plus complete waiver of tuition fees.
Apply By:5/15/2010
Contact:Dr. Sam Riffell
Phone:662-325-0392
Email:sriffell@cfr.msstate.edu
Mailing:
Inquiries: Inquiry emails are welcomed and should be directed to Dr. Sam Riffell (Co-Project Leader) at sriffell@cfr.msstate.edu.
Application: Submit: 1) transcript(s) and GRE scores (unofficial copies
fine initially), 2) vita, 3) contact information for 3 references, and
4) letter of application which (a) describes your interest in the
position, (b) describes your career goals, and (c) details your work or
educational experience that is most relevant to this position.
To: Dr. Sam Riffell, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Box 9690,
Mississippi State, MS 39762-9690 USA
Posted By: Sam Riffell
| Ph. D. Assistantship | Mississippi | 8/20/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Location:Mississippi State, Mississippi
Job Description:
Ph. D. Research Assistantship
Native Warm-Season Grass Pastures for Livestock, Wildlife & Ecosystem Services
This is a multi-disciplinary project to evaluate native warm season grasses as both forage and wildlife habitat in the Southeast. Collaborators include faculty from Wildlife and Fisheries, Plant and Soil Sciences, and Animal Science. Successful applicant will have the opportunity to collaborate on studies involving pollinators, predators, forage quality, animal health, plant diversity, carbon sequestration and biofuel potential.
Responsibilities: Evaluate breeding bird response to grazing treatments on experimental pastures in the Black Prairie region of northeast Mississippi. Student will be responsible for conducting field work (bird counts, nest searches, sampling other vertebrates, and vegetation sampling), supervising field technicians, assisting with various master’s student projects, analyzing data, and preparing technical reports and peer-reviewed publications. There is also potential to serve as teaching assistant for ornithology courses.
Starting Date: August 2010 or January 2011
Closing Date: Until position is filled.
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity affirmative action
employer.
Required Education:
M.S. in biology, wildlife ecology, wildlife management, or related field.
Required Experience:
Experience with birds is strongly desired, especially counting and nest monitoring techniques.
Skills:
Passion for integrating wildlife objectives into productive agricultural systems. Student must be able to work as part of an integrated team and be willing to work cooperatively with other students on related projects.
Salary:
Starting $21,000 per annum plus complete waiver of tuition fees.
Apply By:1/1/2011
Contact:Dr. Sam Riffell
Phone:662-325-0392
Email:sriffell@cfr.msstate.edu
Mailing:
Inquiry emails are welcomed and should be directed to Dr. Sam Riffell (Co-Project Leader, sriffell@cfr.msstate.edu) or Dr. Wes Burger (Co-Project Leader, wburger@cfr.msstate.edu).
Application: Submit: 1) transcript(s) and GRE scores (unofficial copies fine initially), 2) vita, 3) contact information for 3 references, and 4) letter of application which (a) describes your interest in the position, (b) describes your career goals, and (c) details your work or educational experience that is most relevant to this position.
To: Dr. Sam Riffell, Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, Box 9690, Mississippi State, MS 39762
Posted By: Sam Riffell
| River cane propagation and establishment | Alabama | 8/12/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:Auburn University
Location:Auburn University, Alabama
Job Description:
The goal of this project is to develop cost-effective methods for large-scale propagation and establishment of native river cane (Arundinaria) for wetland restoration. During the first phase of this project the student will be responsible for evaluating survival and development of river cane seedlings during propagation at the Roundstone Seed facility in Upton, KY (frequent travel from AU to Upton). Phase II will entail monitoring survival and growth of river cane seedlings established at 3 sites in north AL where seedlings will be planted using various site preparation techniques and seedling density/arrangement. The student will be expected to take a leadership role in developing, and executing, two field days showcasing this research. Project will require frequent overnight travel to Upton, KY and north Alabama to conduct field research. This project is a cooperative effort between the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences-Auburn University, Roundstone Seed, and the AL USDA-NRCS.
Required Education:
B.S. in wildlife, forestry, plant and soil science, agronomy, or closely related field. Must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA and competitive GRE scores (e.g., >1100).
Skills:
A strong work ethic, good verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work independently and as a productive member of a research team.
Salary:
$15,540/year plus tuition waiver.
Apply By:12/30/2009
Contact:Dr. Mark D. Smith
Phone:334.844.8099
Email:mds0007@auburn.edu
Mailing:
Submit: 1) cover letter stating interests and career goals, 2) transcript(s) and GRE scores (unofficial copies fine), 3) resume/CV, and 4) contact information for 3 references to:
Dr. Mark D. Smith
Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist
School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
3301 Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
Auburn University, AL 36849
Posted By: A. Wiseman