[ES_JOBS_NET] Graduate Assistant Positions - Forest Ecology U. Idaho

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

Date:    Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:41:21 -0400
From:    "=?windows-1252?Q?Hudiburg,_Tara_Waynant?=" <hudiburg at ILLINOIS.EDU>
Subject: Graduate Assistant Positions - Forest Ecology U. Idaho

MS Graduate assistantships in forest ecology and ecosystem modeling

Dr. Tara Hudiburg is seeking students to join her newly formed Ecosystem=20=

Modeling lab at the University of Idaho in the Department of Forest,=20
Rangeland, and Fire Sciences. The students will assist in ecosystem=20
modeling and field-based research focused on how disturbance and climate=20=

affect carbon, water, and nutrient balance in western forests.  Previous=20=

ecosystem modeling experience is not required, however applicants should=20=

have spatial analysis skills, quantitative skills, and be proficient in o=
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interested in becoming proficient in at least one programming language.=20=

Previous background in forest ecological processes is a plus. Strong=20
writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively are essential.=20=


Graduate research assistant and teaching assistant funding are available=20=

(stipend ~$17,000 -$21,000 per annum and paid tuition). The university is=
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an AA/EEO employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.=
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For more information, contact Tara Hudiburg (thudiburg at uidaho.edu). To=20=

apply please email Tara Hudiburg (thudiburg at uidaho.edu) a cover letter=20=

describing your research interests, goals and relevant experience, a=20
complete CV, college transcripts, GRE scores and contact information of=20=

three references.
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Review of applications will begin immediately, and the positions will=20
remain open until suitable candidates are found. After the selection, the=
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successful candidates will apply to be admitted to the College of Graduat=
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Studies of the University of Idaho; detailed information about the=20
application procedure for national and foreign students is available=20
online.=20
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