The Watershed Ecology Lab at NC State University is seeking a highly qualified PhD student. The successful applicant will focus on applied questions centered around the effects of land use change, climate change, and forest management on water resources, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity using an ecosystem modelling approach. The position includes three years of tuition support, an annual stipend of $25,000, and benefits. The candidate will join the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources and have opportunities to collaborate with the NC State Center for Geospatial Analytics and the USGS Southeast Climate Science Center, among others. Candidates should have a background in ecology and ecosystem science or related disciplines and demonstrated strengths in scientific writing. To apply, please send CV, GRE scores, transcripts (unofficial) and a statement of interest and career goals to: Dr. Katie Martin, [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and continue until the position is filled. Members of historically underrepresented groups in ecology and STEM fields are strongly encouraged to apply. NC State is a top-tier research university located in Raleigh, NC which is the anchor of the Research Triangle region, consistently recognized as one of the best places to live.
