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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Dear Colleagues--<br>
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[Apologies for any cross-posting.]<br>
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See below for a grad student opportunity. Funding is available immediately, so getting a person started soon would be great. Thanks for helping me spread the word.<br>
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Regards,<br>
Jeff Hicke<br>
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Graduate student opportunity in Quantitative Biogeography/Ecology related to forest disturbances at the University of Idaho.
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Funding for up to 3 years is available immediately for a quantitative MS or PhD student to study interactions of climate and forest insects in the western United States. Possible projects include assessing climate influences on insects using data analysis;
applying advanced statistical methods to identify drivers of outbreaks; and/or incorporating a computer-based mechanistic model of forest insects into an ecohydrology model. The successful candidate will have a background in geography, ecology, forestry, biogeosciences,
or a related field. Qualifications also include a background in analytical or statistical methods and/or familiarity with computer programming; excellent written and oral communication skills; and an enthusiasm for research. Students have the opportunity
to receive a degree in Geography (<a href="http://www.uidaho.edu/sci/geography">www.uidaho.edu/sci/geography</a>) or Environmental Science (<a href="http://www.uidaho.edu/envs">www.uidaho.edu/envs</a>). Depending on experience and project, a start date of
January or May 2018 may be needed (because of funding time constraints). Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, GPA, GRE scores, and a personal statement that describes the candidate’s interest in the position and relevant education and experience
(all materials required) to Dr. Jeffrey Hicke (<a href="mailto:jhicke@uidaho.edu">jhicke@uidaho.edu</a>). Inquiries via email or phone (208-885-6240) are welcome.<br>
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Jeffrey Hicke<br>
Associate Professor<br>
Department of Geography<br>
University of Idaho<br>
McClure Hall Room 307C<br>
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Mailing Address:<br>
Geography<br>
University of Idaho<br>
875 Perimeter Drive Stop 3021<br>
Moscow ID 83844-3021<br>
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Phone: 208-885-6240<br>
<a href="mailto:jhicke@uidaho.edu">jhicke@uidaho.edu</a><br>
<a href="http://webpages.uidaho.edu/~jhicke/">http://webpages.uidaho.edu/~jhicke/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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