The Rangeland Restoration Ecology Lab<https://www.umt.edu/faist-lab/default.php> at the University of Montana has a PhD position to understand forb-based restoration actions across biotic and environmental conditions in the Graduate Program in Systems Ecology<https://www.umt.edu/environment/grad/systems-ecology/>. The student will aid in development of a project that explores creative restoration actions to enhance forb biodiversity in grassland communities. Based out of the University of Montana in Missoula, the field portion of the project will primarily be working with our partners at MPG Ranch as well as additional field sites in the Bitterroot and Blackfoot valleys in western Montana. Applicants must be interested in restoration ecology with an emphasis on plant and/or soil relationships as they relate to increasing forb biodiversity. The anticipated start date is August 2025, with the potential to begin field work as early as May of 2025 if it fits within the top candidate's schedule. This project includes an annual graduate stipend, tuition, fees, and health insurance.
Qualifications: Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, environmental sciences, ecology, or a related field. A Master’s degree in a similar field is strongly encouraged. Experience working in remote areas, supervising field technicians, and working across stakeholder groups is preferred. Quantitative skills and programming experience in R (or a desire to learn these skills) is also preferred. To be fully considered, the successful candidate must satisfy all requirements for Systems Ecology. Diversity Statement: The University of Montana values leadership, engagement, diversity, and sustainability, because our institution is committed to respecting, welcoming, encouraging, and celebrating the differences among us. As members of the University of Montana community, we aspire to: (1) Respect the dignity and rights of all persons. (2) Practice honesty, trustworthiness, and academic integrity. (3) Promote justice, learning, individual success, and service. (4) Act as good stewards of institutional resources. (5) Respect the natural environment How to apply: Interested individuals should complete the first step of the application process by emailing the following information as an attached file (PDF is preferred) with “Forb Restoration” in the subject line to akasha.fa...@umontana.edu. 1. Cover letter – briefly describe your interest in the position and highlight and any qualifications, motivation to obtain a PhD, and abilities that you feel would be useful within the focal area of Rangeland Restoration Ecology. 2. Resume/CV 3. Three references including, names, email address(es), affiliation, and relationship to the reference. 4. Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable for this stage) 5. Any additional information you feel is relevant to this position. Applications will be reviewed starting January 10th, 2025 and will remain open until filled. Top applicant(s) will be asked to apply to the Graduate Program in Systems Ecology within the UM Graduate School as the second step of the process. Application materials may or may not be the same as the first step of the process. This position can only be offered after applicants are accepted into Systems Ecology. To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
