The Forest Forensics and Dendroecology Lab at the University of Wyoming is seeking a self-motivated PhD student for Fall 2025. The student will conduct field-based forest research in permanent plots across the Rocky Mountains, with a focus in Grand Teton National Park, WY. There will be opportunities to interact with students and scientists affiliated with the Smithsonian Forest Global Earth Observatory<https://forestgeo.si.edu/>.
The student may conduct research on a variety of topics utilizing dendroecological methods and is expected to take a leading role designing their research program. Topics may include: forest pathology and entomology, disturbance, climate, mycorrhizae, carbon storage, resistance and resilience, seedling regeneration. Benefits and Stipend The successful applicant will receive a tuition waiver, health insurance, and an annual stipend ($29,000 /yr). The preferred start date is June 1, 2025 with an option to begin August 25, 2025 for select candidates. The student can enroll in the either the Botany<http://www.uwyo.edu/BOTANY/graduate-programs/index.html> or the Ecology<http://www.uwyo.edu/PIE/> program. Required Qualifications * MS degree in Forestry, Ecology, Botany, or a related field * Research experience with tree-rings: coring trees, cross-dating, and analyzing time series * Demonstrated ability to manage and analyze large datasets with R statistical software * Experience writing and publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts (at least one publication) * Ability to safely conduct field work in remote settings, including leading crews of field technicians * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills To Apply Email the following information in a single PDF file to sgerm...@uwyo.edu: (1) a cover letter describing your specific research interests, career goals, and how you meet the qualifications; (2) full CV; (3) unofficial transcripts; and (4) emails and phone numbers for three professional references. Application deadline is March 1, 2025 Sara Germain Department of Botany University of Wyoming she/her To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
