Funded M.S. opportunity in human dimensions of forested landscapes
I seek an individual interested in pursuing a Masters of Science degree in partnership with an interdisciplinary project focused on tree and forest management. The graduate student thesis will focus on the human dimensions, community outreach, and decision support components of the project within a landscape ecology context. The assistantship is available through the Department of Natural Resources & the Environment at University of Connecticut. Start date is January 2018. Applicants should have: 1) a background in natural resources, forest management, human dimensions of natural resources, and/or landscape ecology, 2) interest in applied research focused on the integration of human dimensions of natural resources, GIS, and spatial analysis, and 3) the ability to work both independently and as part of a research team. The student will be expected to present research results at professional conferences, publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific outlets, and pursue extramural funding to supplement their assistantship, as appropriate. A working knowledge of GIS is preferred. Interested students are encouraged to send: 1) a cover letter describing their professional background, relevant research experience and interests, career goals, and reasons for seeking a Masters degree, 2) names and contact information for three references, 3) a current curriculum vitae, and 4) copies of transcripts and GRE scores directly to me (Anita Morzillo; [email protected]) as a single *.pdf document. Unofficial copies of transcripts and GRE scores are sufficient for initial contact. GRE scores must be less than five years old, and are required for acceptance into the program. Potential students must have received a GPA equivalent to a 3.0/4.0 in the last 90 term (or 60 semester) hours of their Bachelors program. Do not submit materials to the UConn Graduate School at this time. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, but materials must be received before 30 September 2017. Interested individuals may learn more about my research program at http://anitamorzillo.weebly.com/ Further information about the UConn Department of Natural Resources and the Environment may be found at http://www.nrme.uconn.edu/
