M.S. Research Assistantship – Invasive species management of bottomland forests: Auburn University

School: Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences

Location: Auburn, AL

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Website: http://wp.auburn.edu/sfws/

Salary: $16,540 including tuition waiver

Start Date: 01/09/2017

Last Date to Apply: 10/31/2016

 

Description: We are seeking an M.S.-level graduate student to focus on using fire to restore Alabama bottomland hardwood forests invaded by Chinese privet and other exotic species. Specifically, the student will examine privet and native species response to fire regimes and help evaluate the feasibility of using prescribed fires for controlling invasive species. Student will also have the opportunity to develop other research aspects related to the project.

 

Qualifications: Prospective students should be highly motivated, demonstrate good communication skills (written and oral), have some background in forest ecology, and be willing to conduct extensive field and laboratory work. A B.S. (GPA >3.0) in environmental science, ecology, or natural resources is desirable along with field experience in the southeast U.S. A valid U.S. driver’s license is also necessary. The ideal candidate would be available to start in January 2017.

The 2-yr research assistantship is through the Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences (SFWS) and includes tuition waiver and annual stipend ($16,540). Further details regarding graduate education, application, and admission to Auburn University and the SFWS can be found at (http://www.grad.auburn.edu/) and (http://wp.auburn.edu/sfws/). Information about the Anderson wetland and riparian ecology lab can be found at (https://cws.auburn.edu/andercj/).

 

Contact Person: Chris Anderson

Contact Email: andercj@auburn.edu