Louisiana Tech University School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry is seeking highly-motivated M.S. student to work in the Forest Silviculture and Genetics Lab. The candidate will earn a Master of Science in Biology from the School of Biological Sciences, have the title of Graduate Research Assistant and have a stipend after tuition of $15,000 per year for two years. A target class enrollment will be Spring quarter (March 11) 2019, though funds may be available for temporary worker status before that academic start time.
Project details: The student will be involved in a USDA-funded project involving the impacts loblolly pine family selection and thinning may have on drought stress resilience. The project will involve field and wet lab work as well as advanced computer work for data analysis. This project is in collaboration with Louisiana State University and the Forest Service and will involve frequent interaction with their employees and students. Qualifications: Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in forestry, ecology, natural resources management, or related fields, and a minimum 2.7 GPA (or 3.0 GPA for the last 60 hours) is required. Interested applicants should submit official scores for the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Individuals need to be self-starters, able to work outdoors during inclement conditions, and have a valid driver's license. Applications: Start date for this assistantship is March 2019. A start date prior to enrollment is encouraged for January. For additional information or to apply, please contact: Dr. Joshua Adams, Louisiana Tech University, School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry, 1501 Reese Dr., Ruston, LA 71272. E-mail: ada...@latech.edu (phone 318-257-4457). Applications should include a (1) 1-2 page cover letter, (2) undergraduate transcript, (3) CV or resume, and (4) copies of GRE scores.
