Biofuel from Ecosystem Restoration: University of Arkansas

School: University of Arkansas

Location: Monticello, AR

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Website: http://www.afrc.uamont.edu/employment.htm

Salary: $15,000 plus tuition

Start Date: 01/02/2017

Last Date to Apply: 12/02/2016

 

Description:

     The Ozark National Forest, located in northwest Arkansas, is undergoing a multi-year ecosystem restoration project. Timber harvests and prescribed fire are used to restore desired ecosystem conditions to promote oak and pine savannah habitats for elk, turkey, and several species of threatened and endangered plant and bird species. This project is designed to estimate the potential for using wood residues from these ecosystem restoration harvests for bio-energy in the form of wood pellets for heating multi-residential wood-framed structures in the region. The project involves the measurement of biomass residuals and the development of regional supply curves for wood energy products.

 

Qualifications:

    Applicants must have a 2.7 overall undergraduate GPA or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate courses and satisfactory GRE scores. A B.S. degree in a natural resources-related field is also required. Applicants must have a valid U.S. driver’s license or obtain the same within 60 days of starting employment. Overnight travel is required as well as the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. 

 

     Graduate program and application information can be found athttp://www.uamont.edu/sfnr. Applicants must be admitted to the University of Arkansas at Monticello and apply to the School of Forestry & Natural Resources before they can be considered for an assistantship. Applicants must submit all GRE scores, official transcripts, a statement of interests, and three letters of recommendation. Please indicate the position number (2016-011) on all application materials and inquires. For additional information, please contact Dr. Matthew Pelkki (pelkki@uamont.edu). The position is available until a qualified applicant is selected.