Graduate Fellowship available to study forest ecology and/or restoration. The successful applicant will develop and implement an independent dissertation research project and will have the distinction of being named the College of Forestry and Conservation Plum Creek Fellow. Responsibilities associated with this position include coordination of the annual Plum Creek Lecture Series. Support package includes tuition waiver and stipend of $16,000/yr, renewable for up to 3 years contingent on satisfactory performance and degree progress.
Forest Ecology Lab: http://www.cfc.umt.edu/forestecology Required qualifications: excellent academic record; prior research experience. Preferred qualifications: publication in a peer reviewed journal; experience with event planning and outreach; field experience in ecology or a related field. Start date: August 15, 2012. Review of applications will begin April 9, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please send (1) a letter of interest, including research interests, career goals and relevant past experiences; (2) a resume or CV; (3) GRE scores (must be taken after August 2011); (4) unofficial academic transcripts; and (5) contact telephone numbers and email addresses for three references. Submit application materials as a single pdf file by e-mail. Address applications to Andrew J. Larson, Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology. E-mail: [email protected].
